Refuse Driver

Are you an experienced HGV driver looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in your local community?

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is looking for a reliable, motivated and safety-conscious Refuse Driver / Loader (Assistant Team Leader) to join our Waste & Recycling team.

You will play an important role in delivering efficient, reliable waste and recycling collection services across the borough, helping to keep our communities clean, safe and sustainable.

What will you be doing
Working as part of our Waste & Recycling service, you will:

• Drive and take responsibility for allocated refuse collection vehicles and other vehicles as required.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and direction to collection crews, ensuring allocated rounds are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with service requirements.
• Participate in the collection and loading of household waste, recycling, green waste, bulky waste and commercial waste as required.
• Ensure all vehicle checks, drivers’ hours records and relevant operational documentation are completed accurately.
• Follow health and safety procedures and ensure safe working practices are maintained throughout collection rounds.
• Ensure vehicles are operated safely, including following approved reversing procedures and using trained reversing assistants.
• Use onboard navigation systems and digital equipment to support efficient collections and report operational issues.
• Assist with customer enquiries, complaints and missed collections, providing a professional and helpful service to residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in the Council’s recycling initiatives and promote responsible waste management.
• Report vehicle faults, breakdowns, accidents and incidents promptly.

What are we looking for
We are seeking someone who can demonstrate:

• A valid HGV Class C driving licence.
• A Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Experience driving large goods vehicles and operating associated equipment.
• A good understanding of health and safety responsibilities and safe working practices.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and members of the public.
• The ability to use digital equipment and complete operational records accurately.
• A responsible, organised and flexible approach to work, with the ability to support and guide a collection crew.
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and undertake the physical aspects of refuse collection duties.

Desirable experience
Experience in waste and recycling operations, previous local government experience and knowledge of the local area would be advantageous.

Why join our team
This is an opportunity to join a frontline service that makes a genuine difference to the borough every day. You will help deliver an essential public service, support your colleagues and contribute to cleaner, more sustainable communities across Redcar and Cleveland.

For more information, please contact Paul Foden on 07766297970

If you have the relevant driving qualifications, a commitment to safety and the ability to lead by example, we would welcome your application.

Apply now and become part of our Waste & Recycling team at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council.

We offer a range very attractive Employee Benefits and Rewards including

• Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
• Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to our employee health and wellbeing platform, which includes an exciting range of staff benefits, including, spreading the cost of home and electronics, bike shop, car scheme, gym membership, lifestyle savings
• A range of Staff Network groups

For more details: https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-and-rewards

Attachments

• Benefits and Rewards Brochure Jan 2026.pdf
• Refuse Driver Loader JDPS FINAL.doc