Refuse Driver/Loader
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REFUSE DRIVER/LOADERS
Directorate: Environmental and Community Services
Department: Waste and Recycling Services
Grade D: £28,142 to £30,024 per year (£14.59 to £15.56 per hour)(pay award pending)
Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (working Monday to Friday inclusive)
Location: Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4RA
Make a Visible Difference Every Day
Erewash Borough Council is looking for motivated, reliable and community-focused Refuse Driver/Loaders to join our Waste and Recycling Services team.
This isn’t just a driving job - it’s a role at the heart of the community. Every collection you complete helps keep our borough clean, safe and sustainable. You’ll play a key role in delivering an essential frontline service that residents depend on every week.
If you enjoy being outdoors, working as part of a supportive team, and taking pride in delivering a vital public service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As part of a dedicated and hard-working crew, you will:
- Drive refuse and recycling vehicles safely and responsibly, following all health and safety procedures
- Collect household waste, garden waste, food waste and recycling from various receptacles
- Deliver and retrieve wheeled bins as required
- Collect and dispose of clinical waste in accordance with regulations
- Provide a professional, courteous service to residents
Your work will have a direct and positive impact on the local environment and the quality of life for thousands of residents.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking individuals who are:
- In possession of a full HGV Class 2 driving licence, a valid CPC & Tacho card
- Experienced working in a customer-focused environment
- Team players who can also use their initiative when working independently
- Reliable, responsible and committed to high service standards
- Physically able to drive an HGV and move full wheeled bins
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Experience in refuse and recycling collection is desirable but not essential - full support and guidance will be provided. This is a physically active role suited to individuals who enjoy practical, hands-on work and being out and about rather than working behind a desk.
If you’re ready to take pride in delivering a vital public service and want to be part of a team that keeps the borough moving, we’d love to hear from you.
What do we offer?
Monday to Friday working so you can enjoy your weekends. In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits of working for us include:
- A generous annual leave package – 29 days rising to 33 days annual leave (dependent on service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.
- Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions.
- Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work Scheme.
- Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
- Free workplace parking within the Borough.
- Full PPE is provided.
- Access to health and wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme.
This is an opportunity for you to serve your community and make a real difference - apply today and help keep our community clean and thriving.
Please note: This role is only open to applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
The closing date for applications is 26 July 2026 at midnight.
How to apply:
To apply please visit http://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire NG10 1HU, Telephone: 0115 9316001 (Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk.
**IMPORTANT: Your supporting statement is an opportunity to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the role. Please refer to the person specification when providing examples, as this will be a key source of information for shortlisting.**
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.
Salary range
- £28,142 - £30,024 per year