7.5T Driver

Job description

Location: Shaftesbury

Contract Type: Temporary (ongoing)

Salary: £14.14 per hour

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00AM-14:00PM (37 hours)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting 7.5T Drivers to join Dorset Council's Waste & Recycling team on an ongoing temporary basis.

What you'll be doing

Driving 7.5T vehicles on designated waste and recycling collection routes
Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks
Ensuring collections are completed safely and efficiently
Working as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to local communities
Communicating professionally with members of the public when requiredWhat we're looking for

Valid 7.5T License, Driver CPC, Digital Tachograph Card
No more than 6 points on your driving licence
A reliable and positive attitude
Good communication and teamwork skills
A strong commitment to working safelyConnect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Shaftesbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

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