Waste Management Driver

Job description

Waste Management Driver Salary: £31,022 up to £32,061 per annum pro rata including market supplement (pay award pending) Grade: 4 Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday About the role We currently have a vacancy for a Category C driving position within our Waste Management team.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

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: 5 June 2026 Interview date: 10 and 11 June 2026 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. Xbpsjku

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 Hinckley & Bosworth- A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hinckley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-06-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English