Refuse Recycling Driver - LGV

This is an important and highly visible front-line role representing the Council on a daily basis to all Borough users and residents whilst ensuring that the highest standards of waste and recycling collections are met at all times. Duties include ensuring all waste streams, including Trade Waste, are collected and disposed of in line with service objectives. You will also be doing street sweeping operations as needed.

You'll need a Valid Category-C large goods vehicle licence (suitable to drive waste collection vehicles up to 32 tonnes) and hold a Driver CPC qualification, valid DCQ card and tachograph card and be able to pass a driver's medical examination. You'll need an understanding of health and safety legislation (Including manual handling) and Road Traffic Regulations, alongside the ability to read electronic (in-cab system) and paper-based maps and follow existing planned routes. The ability to be able to push wheeled bins and lift container / bulky waste items of household waste and be able to work alone with minimal supervision and as part of a team is also required. You'll also need to be flexible with working additional hours as required and the ability to work Bank Holidays and additional statutory days.

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country's fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive., Rugby's one of the fastest growing boroughs in the country and at Rugby Borough Council, we have ambitious plans to drive growth and investment in the future. With our world-renowned status as the birthplace of the game, Rugby shall soon become home to the World Rugby Hall of Fame under an exciting new partnership between Rugby Borough Council and World Rugby. We recently opened a new leisure centre and a new crematorium, investments for our growing population - set to reach 130,000 in the next 15 years. And with major housing, retail and employment developments both recently completed and in the pipeline, it's an exciting time to live and work in Rugby. Rugby Borough Council aims to recruit staff who share our ambition and vision - and in return, we're committed to investing in your personal growth.

• 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more