Driver/Loader

CAPTION: Job details

Posting date: 21 May 2026
Salary: £30,518 to £32,061 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 June 2026
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: COM953

Summary

Driver/Loader
Salthill Depot - Clitheroe

Reference: COM953
Pay: Scale 5 (scp 16-19) £30,518 to £32,061 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours per week

We aim to continually improve the services provided to local people as part of our commitment to enhance the quality of their lives and the environment we all live in and enjoy. Working for us, you can make an important contribution to that aim.

You will deliver a comprehensive refuse and recycling service for the Council, whilst ensuring the safe and effective completion of collection rounds across the service.

In return, we offer working hours which are weekdays only and no evenings/weekends except some Saturdays in December/January. The hours are great for those who value their work/life balance, and enjoy helping the local community.

As well as the driving aspect, you should be physically capable of undertaking repeated and frequent entries and exits of the cab of refuse collection and other vehicles, as well as some carrying and lifting of materials and paper sacks. This post is also suited to those who enjoy working outdoors in all conditions.

As a refuse driver/loader you will have:

Category C driving licence with previous LGV driving experience
Current drivers Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

You will be:

Team leader for the crew
Supervising the collection of waste and subsequent tipping
Responsible for the daily vehicle defect checks
Working as part of a team

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement and occupational pension scheme.

Closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026
Interview date: Monday 15 June 2026

To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs

Other ways to apply: For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to HR@ribblevalley.gov.uk or call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone)

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.

Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Pay: Scale 5 (scp 16-19) £30,518 to £32,061 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday 37 hours per week We aim to continually improve the services provided to local people as part of our commitment to enhance the quality of their lives and the environment we all live in and enjoy. Working for us, you can make an important contribution to that aim. You will deliver a comprehensive refuse and recycling service for the Council, whilst ensuring the safe and effective completion of collection rounds across the service. In return, we offer working hours which are weekdays only and no evenings/weekends except some Saturdays in December/January. The hours are great for those who value their work/life balance, and enjoy helping the local community. As well as the driving aspect, you should be physically capable of undertaking repeated and frequent entries and exits of the cab of refuse collection and other vehicles, as well as some carrying and lifting of materials and paper sacks. This post is also suited to those who enjoy working outdoors in all conditions. As a refuse driver/loader you will have:

Category C driving licence with previous LGV driving experience
Current drivers Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
Team leader for the crew
Supervising the collection of waste and subsequent tipping
Responsible for the daily vehicle defect checks
Working as part of a team

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