Waste Driver - Manual Labour

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Swindon to assist with the appointment of a Waste Driver - Manual Labour, on a 14 Weeks contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £15.50- £19.36 per hour

Summary:

Swindon Borough Council is seeking a reliable and skilled Waste Driver to join its Waste & Recycling team. The postholder will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of refuse and recycling collection vehicles, supervising collection crews, ensuring high standards of customer care, and maintaining accurate records. This role requires hands-on manual labour, flexibility with working hours, and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Drive and be fully responsible for allocated waste/recycling collection vehicles.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks, perform routine maintenance (e.g., oil and water), and use the vehicle wash bay for cleaning.
• Assist in loading/unloading waste and recycling materials when required.
• Ensure waste is collected efficiently and in accordance with the prescribed route and schedule.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by responding courteously to the public and ensuring spillage is cleaned and bins are returned properly.
• Maintain awareness of the safety and wellbeing of team members, pedestrians, children, cyclists, and other road users.

Experience:

• Proven experience operating refuse/recycling vehicles.
• Experience completing daily vehicle log sheets and using tachographs.
• Experience working in waste collection and recycling services.

Essentials:

• Valid and current HGV licence.
• Familiarity with ICT systems for updating service information.
• NVQ Level 2 in Waste Management or equivalent (or willingness to work toward qualification).

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service

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