Driver 1 – Waste Management

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

About The Role.

As Sefton Council moves into the next development of Waste Management for our residents

you will play a vital role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming neighbourhoods across Sefton.

Working as part of a dedicated frontline Waste Management and Street Cleansing team, you will ensure that household waste and recycling, and commercial waste is collected efficiently and delivered to the appropriate disposal facilities.

You will be responsible for driving and operating a large refuse collection vehicle, carrying out daily vehicle checks, and ensuring all collections are completed in line with service standards, health, and safety requirements, and agreed routes. When not driving, you will support the team with loading duties and safe handling of waste containers.

This is a physically active role that involves outdoor working in all weather conditions and requires a strong commitment to teamwork, customer service, and safe working practices.

You will be a visible representative of the service, helping to deliver a reliable and responsive waste collection service that the public depends on.

The key responsibilities include:

• The safe driving and operating of an RCV on scheduled routes.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects promptly.
• Working closely with loaders and supervisors to complete collections to a high standard.
• Handling bins, bags, and waste containers safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety policies, traffic laws, and service procedures and reporting any accidents.
• Providing polite and professional customer service to members of the public.
• Supporting additional tasks such as food waste, bulky waste, or street cleansing when required.

This role suits someone who is passionate about delivering excellence, committed to maintaining high standards, and confident working both independently and collaboratively to support a skilled and safe workforce.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 19th April 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received)

Provisional interview dates are Tuesday 28th April 2026.