Waste Management Driver

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Waste Management Driver (2 positions available)
Salary: £31,022 up to £32,061 per annum pro rata including market supplement
Grade: 4
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday
About the role
We currently have two vacancies for Category C driving positions within our Waste Management team.
We are very proud of our in-house waste collection services and have just invested in a new fleet of refuse collection vehicles, with new food waste collection vehicles recently arriving
What you will be doing
As the Waste Management Driver, you will be responsible for a small team collecting waste across our waste streams, such as food waste, refuse, dry recycling or garden waste, as part of the wider waste management services we provide.
About you
As the team leader, you will ensure tasks and paperwork are completed in a professional manner, that excellent customer service is provided to our residents and help ensure better management of our resources. You will also be supporting residents to recycle their waste effectively, enabling the council to meet Corporate Plan objectives.
Essential criteria
You must hold a minimum of Category C licence.
Be physically fit, able to walk long distances each day and move wheeled bins, sacks and any other waste containers.
Be committed individuals who are looking to provide high quality public services to our residents.
Closing date: 1 May 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed

Why Join Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
A great place to work, grow and make a real difference. Join a flexible, supportive council offering great development, strong wellbeing, financial benefits and values that put people first.
Make a real difference in Hinckley & Bosworth.
Benefits
Flexible working flexi-time, hybrid, part-time and compressed hours (role-dependent)
Generous annual leave 2633 days + bank holidays
Career development training, funded qualifications, apprenticeships, e-learning
Strong wellbeing support EAP & counselling, occupational health, wellbeing sessions
Financial benefits competitive pay, cost-of-living increases, local government pension scheme
Salary-sacrifice schemes tusker cars, tech, cycle to work
Relocation package up to £5,000
Lifestyle discounts retail, travel, entertainment and more
Values and behaviours
We are positive: We are energetic and passionate, proud of and dedicated to our area. We are energetic and passionate, proud of and dedicated to our area.
We are ambitious: We strive for excellence. We learn, innovate, challenge, seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas.
We are collaborative: We trust, respect and are honest. We listen to each other, to our communities and to our partners and work with them supportively to get things done.
We are customer focussed: We put the needs of our customers first. We care about being the best we can be and take responsibility for our actions.
Inclusive Employer
We are a Disability Confident and Care Leaver Friendly Employer. Guaranteed interviews are offered to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Eligibility criteria applies

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Location:
Hinckley
Salary:
£30,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Logistics

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