Waste Collection Round Leader

Waste Collection Round Leader

CAPTION:

• Company: Thurrock Council


• Salary: £34,638 to £39,309 a year


• Hours: Full-time


• Location: Thurrock, RM17 6SL


• Job type: Permanent


• Posting date: 14 Sept 2026


• Closing date: 28 Sept 2026

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Summary

Waste Collection Round Leader (2 posts)

• Salary: £34,638 - £39,309 per annum


• Grade: D


• Permanent Contract


• 37 Hours per Week

We are looking for a reliable, qualified and self-motivated HGV Driver to join the Waste & Recycling Team as a Waste Collection Round Leader.

As a Round Leader of a small crew, you will have good communication and customer service skills to enable you to engage with colleagues and members of the public in a polite and professional manner.

You must be a team player, quick learner and able to carry out a range of duties including: Use of the vehicles in cab devices, moving, handling and loading of refuse, recycling, garden and food waste. You will be expected to work with minimum supervision.

The work involves driving, operating machinery and heavy manual labour therefore you must be physically fit and mobile.

Experience of rear-steer vehicles would be advantageous. A willingness to train and use a wide variety of vehicles and equipment is essential.

Essential Qualifications

The role will involve safely driving HGVs and other Council vehicles. It is essential you hold a valid HGV Driving License Class-C and a valid Driver's Qualification Card (DQC) and have the skills required to manoeuvre large vehicles in restricted and difficult areas.

DBS: A DBS is not required for this post.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support


• Staff discounts and local offers


• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

• Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 10th September 2026


• Closing Date (Internal Only): 27th September 2026


• Interview Date: To be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Samantha Murphy - Waste & Recycling Operations Manager

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We are looking for a reliable, qualified and self-motivated HGV Driver to join the Waste & Recycling Team as a Waste Collection Round Leader.

As a Round Leader of a small crew, you will have good communication and customer service skills to enable you to engage with colleagues and members of the public in a polite and professional manner.

You must be a team player, quick learner and able to carry out a range of duties including: Use of the vehicles in cab devices, moving, handling and loading of refuse , recycling, garden and food waste. You will be expected to to work with minimum supervision.

The work involves driving, operating machinery and heavy manual labour therefore you must be physically fit and mobile.

Experience of rear-steer vehicles would be advantageous. A willingness to train and use a wide variety of vehicles and equipment is essential, The role will involve safely driving HGVs and other Council vehicles. It is essential you hold a valid HGV Driving License Class-C and a valid Driver's Qualification Card (DQC) and have the skills required to manoeuvre large vehicles in restricted and difficult areas.

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- Generous annual leave entitlement

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)

- Ongoing training and professional development

- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

- Staff discounts and local offers

- A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates