7.5T Bulky Waste Driver – AR

Job Details

7.5T Bulky Waste Driver

Pay Rate: £16.35 per hour PAYE
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Council/Local Authority – Street Cleansing Team
Contract: Temporary/Ongoing

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced 7.5T Driver to join a Council’s Street Cleansing team, carrying out scheduled bulky household waste collections.

Working as part of a two-person collection team, you will drive a 7.5T vehicle and collect large household items booked by residents through the Council’s website. This will include items such as furniture, white goods and other bulky household waste.

This is a hands-on role, so you will be expected to assist with the loading and safe handling of bulky/heavy items, as well as driving the vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive a 7.5T vehicle safely and responsibly.
  • Carry out scheduled bulky waste collections from residents’ properties.
  • Collect furniture, white goods and other bulky household items.
  • Work as part of a two-person crew to load items safely.
  • Follow manual handling and health & safety procedures.
  • Ensure collected waste is transported safely and securely.
  • Provide a professional and courteous service when dealing with residents.
  • Complete collections according to the allocated schedule.

Working Hours

  • 37 hours per week
  • Monday–Thursday: 7:00am–3:00pm
  • Friday: 7:00am–2:30pm
  • Includes a 30-minute lunch break
  • During hot weather, shifts may change to:
    • Monday–Thursday: 6:00am–2:00pm
    • Friday: 6:00am–1:30pm

Essential Experience

  • Experience driving a 7.5T vehicle or equivalent Class 2 vehicle.
  • Appropriate and valid driving licence for the vehicle being driven.
  • Comfortable undertaking manual handling and physical work.
  • Reliable and able to work as part of a two-person team.
  • Good awareness of health & safety and safe working practices.

Previous bulky waste/furniture collection experience is desirable but not essential. Experience in 7.5T delivery, collections, removals, waste services or similar physically demanding driving roles would also be relevant.

Rate

£16.35 PAYE per hour