Waste Management Driver/Loader

Torridge District Council is hiring a Waste Management Driver/Loader in Bideford, UK, offering a salary of £28,163 - £30,060 per annum. This full-time, permanent role involves collecting waste and recycling, requiring a full UK HGV driving licence. The position is hands-on and community-focused, with benefits including a pension scheme, additional leave, and health programs. The application deadline is April 27, 2025.
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 further details and to apply please visit our careers website, https://careers.torridge.gov.uk

Closing Date: 27 April 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,163.00-£30,060.00 per year

Benefits:
• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/04/2025