Waste Management Driver/Loader
£28,163 - £30,060 per annum (HGV Licence required) | Full Time (37 hours per week) | Permanent
Are you looking for a HGV Driver role with a difference? Do you want a role serving the local community with Torridge? If so, then working for Torridge District Council as a Driver/Loader may be the role for you. Our Driver’s work alongside our Loaders, collecting waste and recycling from properties across the district. Rounds are set, so you will get to know the local community and work with your team to ensure the best service is provided. Hours are worked on a task and finish basis, starting your day early and finishing once your round is complete.
This is a very hands on role, that includes driving and loading, and the successful candidate must be able to cope with the physical and at times pressurised nature of the job, with the ability to work on their own initiative whilst also working within a hard working team.
Applicants must hold a full UK HGV driving licence.
Staff benefits include a Local Government Pension scheme, annual leave allowances that rise on length of service, additional leave for working over the Christmas period and cycle to work scheme.
For an informal discussion please contact Joel Baker, Waste and Recycling Manager, on 01237 428761.
For further details and to apply please visit our careers website, https://careers.torridge.gov.uk
Closing Date: 22 June 2025
Interview Date: 17 July 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,163.00-£30,060.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bideford EX39 3JQ
Application deadline: 22/06/2025
