HGV driver

• Drive and operate LGV Category C vehicles for refuse and recycling collections across Basildon Borough covering different routes/crews due to annual leave etc.
• Collect wheeled bins, sacks, and bulk containers from residential and commercial properties.
• Work outdoors in all weather, as part of a friendly and supportive team.

• Essential: LGV Category C (HGV II) licence and valid CPC.
• Ability to undertake lifting, walking, and bending duties.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Desirable: Experience driving refuse collection vehicles

Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.

• Competitive Pay: Earn at the higher Band 5 rate whenever you are driving (and you will likely be driving all of the time covering annual leave etc). Band 3 if you are not required to drive for the day.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Excellent Pension Scheme: Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Sick Pay & Job Security: Benefit from sick pay and the stability of working for a local authority.
• Overtime Opportunities: Additional pay for overtime and 8 Saturday shifts per year after Bank Holidays.
• Career Progression: Plenty of opportunities to become a full-time Driver/Loader within the service, with additional training for other roles/tasks available.

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