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Driver/Loader

Job details
Posting date: 31 March 2026
Salary: £30,518 to £32,061 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 April 2026
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: COM947

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Summary

Driver/Loader
Salthill Depot - Clitheroe

Reference: COM947
Pay: Scale 5 (scp 16-19) £30,518 to £32,061 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours per week

We aim to continually improve the services provided to local people as part of our commitment to enhance the quality of their lives and the environment we all live in and enjoy. Working for us, you can make an important contribution to that aim.

You will deliver a comprehensive refuse and recycling service for the Council, whilst ensuring the safe and effective completion of collection rounds across the service.

In return, we offer working hours which are weekdays only and no evenings/weekends except some Saturdays in December/January. The hours are great for those who value their work/life balance, and enjoy helping the local community.

As well as the driving aspect, you should be physically capable of undertaking repeated and frequent entries and exits of the cab of refuse collection and other vehicles, as well as some carrying and lifting of materials and paper sacks. This post is also suited to those who enjoy working outdoors in all conditions.

As a refuse driver/loader you will have:
• Category C driving licence with previous LGV driving experience
• Current drivers Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

You will be:
• Team leader for the crew
• Supervising the collection of waste and subsequent tipping
• Responsible for the daily vehicle defect checks
• Working as part of a team

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement and occupational pension scheme.

Closing date: Tuesday 14th April 2026
Interview date: Thursday 23rd April 2026

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.

Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs
Other ways to apply: For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to HR@ribblevalley.gov.uk or call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone)

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