LGV Driver Loader - Recycling and Refuse x4
Work base: County Wide
We are looking to recruit a committed and reliable LGV Driver / Loader to join our Recycling and Refuse Collection team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will play a key part in delivering an essential frontline service that helps keep our communities clean and supports our environmental commitments.
Reporting to your Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for completing designated recycling, refuse or trade waste rounds safely and efficiently. It’s an active role that keeps you on the move throughout the day, so you can enjoy the added benefit of a healthy daily step count while you work!
Drivers play an important role in delivering high-quality recycling and refuse collection services, ensuring materials are collected to the required standard and rounds are completed effectively. You will take pride in maintaining excellent service standards, looking after your vehicle and delivering a positive customer experience.
If you have strong people skills, a customer focused approach and enjoy working as part of a team, this could be the role for you. You will be capable of undertaking regular physical work in all weather conditions and able to work 37 hours per week with occasional overtime when required.
What you’ll need
- A current LGV (Category C) driving licence
- A valid Driver CPC card
What we offer
- 26 days annual leave plus a generous pension scheme
- A structured working rota, with only 3 Saturday catch-up days over the festive period, ensuring you have Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day free to spend time with friends and family
- Ongoing training discounted Ffit Conwy membership
- The opportunity to work across a range of depots and operate a variety of recycling and refuse collection vehicles
This is an opportunity to join a supportive team delivering a vital public service. Every day, you'll play a direct role in keeping Conwy's communities clean, supporting recycling efforts and contributing to a more sustainable future. No two days are the same.
Manager details for informal discussion: Sam Bates, Assistant Waste Manager Collections, 01492 575337, Samantha.Bates@Conwy.gov.uk
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.
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We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.
We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).
We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.