7.5 Tonne Driver
| Posting date: | 08 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,694 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Local Government Pension Scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Kingsbridge, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Hams District Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | WS480P |
Summary
We are looking for 7.5T drivers/loaders with a valid C1 licence and current CPC certificate for our refuse collection service working out of Torr Quarry Depot in Kingsbridge. Waste and recycling experience is great, but enthusiasm counts for a lot so don’t be put off. It’s a fit job walking up to 10 miles a day when not driving, so you’ll certainly have your daily step count covered! Rain or shine and the occasional snow, the wheels keep on turning, so you must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
So, what else are we looking for? To be successful, you would be driving a refuse collection vehicle used for kerbside wheeled bins and box recycling collections and collecting waste and recycling when required.
Safety comes first! You would be responsible for your colleagues, other road users and your vehicle. You also need to record accurately the work you have done and report any collection issues onto a mobile tablet that we will provide. Don’t worry though because training will be provided.
So, what else are we looking for? To be successful, you would be driving a refuse collection vehicle used for kerbside wheeled bins and box recycling collections and collecting waste and recycling when required.
Safety comes first! You would be responsible for your colleagues, other road users and your vehicle. You also need to record accurately the work you have done and report any collection issues onto a mobile tablet that we will provide. Don’t worry though because training will be provided.
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