Refuse Driver Chargehand

Salary details: £ - £

A motivated LGV C driver is required to join our refuse/recycling collection team.

This role will have a particular emphasis on the Councils curbside refuse and recycling collection services, responsible for:

• Refuse loaders
• Vehicle defect reporting
• Vehicle condition and cleanliness
• Liaising with Supervisors and office staff
• Route scheduling
• Reporting of accidents and near misses 

To undertake collection of various types of waste and recycling from households, commercial properties and industrial properties utilising a number of collection methods including wheeled bins, bulk items and refuse sacks.

To be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all allocated vehicles; complying with all applicable driving legislation and agreed practices. 

An LGV C driving license and a current driver qualification card are essential. 

The standard working week is 37 hours, worked Monday to Friday, with a start time of 6:00am. The Refuse Collection Service operates on a task and finish basis, meaning that once an allocated round is completed, crews may be required to support other rounds to ensure the overall service is delivered effectively. 

To accommodate the task and finish nature of the service, there is no fixed daily finishing time. Working time includes the completion of daily vehicle safety checks, carrying out allocated collections and deliveries, and the weekly cleaning of the vehicle. 

A two-week reference period will be used to calculate working time. No reductions in pay will be made where the allocated work is completed in less than 74 hours working time in a two-week cycle. 

Overtime payments will only be made where 74 hours working time is exceeded in a two- week cycle. Overtime pay will be paid one month in arrears. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:

Ayden Fessey – Operations and Fleet Supervisor 01283 595859.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 16 February 2026

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.