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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