Refuse LGV Driver/Loader

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Refuse Driver/Operative

Salary/Grade: Grade 5 / £28.418 - £30.955per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, Tuesday - Friday

Location: Bolsover District Council, Riverside Depot, Mansfield Road, Doe Lea, S44 5NY

Closing Date: 30/09/2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Provide household and commercial refuse collection service throughout Bolsover District Council areas.

Bolsover District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.

The successful candidate will work in the Council’s Streetscene Team undertaking a variety of tasks in relation to routine collection rounds and the removal of household, industrial and commercial refuse from a variety of locations.  On occasion this role may also assist in the undertaking of grounds maintenance, street cleansing functions and environmental improvement projects during the winter green bin suspension period.

To be successful you will need:

• Experience in collecting domestic household and commercial waste from urban and rural loca­tions.
• An understanding of Health and Safety systems, including when working on or adjacent to highways.
• Experience with light commer­cial vehicles including their routine daily maintenance, checks and default reporting.
• The ability to work to fixed work schedules and tight deadlines and sustain high levels of physical out­put over prolonged periods.
• Valid Full Driving LGV License (Category C or C+E)

Previous experience of working in a Refuse Collection or Street Cleansing Service area would be advantageous.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please return your completed application form via email to BDC-HR&Payroll@bolsover.gov.uk  by Midnight on 30^th September 2025

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Brett Elliott, on 01246 243047 or email Brett.elliott@bolsover.gov.uk

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.