Location
Braintree District, Essex

Hours
Monday to Thursday: 7am to 3pm
Friday: 7am to 2.30pm
Occasional weekend working may be required

Salary
£31,281 up to £32,219 per annum

About the Role
Essex County Council is supporting Braintree District Council to recruit an HGV Waste Services Driver to join their Waste and Recycling team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across the district as part of a busy, friendly crew, driving LGV or other allocated vehicles to collect various types of waste including refuse, recycling, food, garden, and trade waste.

You will be responsible for daily vehicle checks, adhering to health and safety procedures, completing and reporting daily work accurately using electronic reporting devices, and assisting with loading duties alongside your crew. You will support other crews as needed and contribute to maintaining the district’s clean and green environment.

The role involves driving LGV Cat C vehicles or other vehicles within your licence category, ensuring vehicle maintenance and cleanliness, and complying with all relevant legislation and Council policies. You will also assist with collections from residential, commercial premises, and bring banks, operate electronic reporting devices for real-time updates, and undertake other service activities such as bin deliveries, depot maintenance, and vehicle cleaning.

This position requires a flexible approach to working hours, including occasional weekend and bank holiday work to meet service needs. You will also provide guidance and support to new employees and temporary workers, helping to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for safety-conscious drivers to play a key role in delivering essential services that benefit the local community.

Experience
- Full LGV Category C (HGV class 2) Driving Licence or above (essential)
- Drivers CPC qualification
- Fully conversant with regulations relating to commercial vehicle driving including tachographs, domestic driving hours, vehicle maintenance, and defect reporting
- Experience working outdoors in physically demanding roles
- Experience in public-facing roles with good customer service skills
- Experience with collection/delivery schedules (desirable but not essential)
- Experience in Waste Management Contracts (desirable but not essential)

About you
- Physically fit and able to move bags and wheeled bins
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and motivate others
- Able to use own initiative
- High awareness of personal health and safety including manual handling
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Positive attitude and ability to contribute to a supportive team environment

Qualifications
- Full LGV Category C licence and Drivers CPC qualification are essential
- Knowledge of health and safety practices and compliance with relevant legislation