LGV Driver / Labourers

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If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please upload your CV. If your CV does not show how you meet the criteria on the person specification then please provide this in a covering letter. This information is needed to decide if you will be invited to interview. You can upload your CV/covering letter by clicking the link below:

We are currently looking to recruit LGV Drivers / Labourers to support delivery of our domestic waste collection service from April 2026. The drivers are required to transfer vehicles to and from new tipping facilities provided outside of the Borough. We are looking for staff who will assist us in ensuring the new arrangements are a success. We are keen to meet people who are looking for a new challenge and who are motivated to deliver their best.

Applicants may also be expected to cover other activities such as mechanical street cleansing, and act as drivers on our existing domestic and commercial waste and recycling collections if required.

Duties will include driving various Council vehicles such as, large mechanical sweepers, loading shovel, compact mechanical sweepers, refuse collection vehicles and 3.5T pick-ups.

Applicants must possess a Cat C driving licence a valid DCPC and be willing to be flexible to support delivery of our critical services.

Hours of work are 8.15am – 4.45pm (with an earlier finish on Friday). Overtime will be available on occasions.

Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.

We offer:

• Up to 31 days annual leave
• Enhancements for bank holiday working plus day added to annual leave
• Full PPE / uniform provided
• Support for ongoing CPC training

Our Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.