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Waste Operative (Driver)

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 14.13 - 14.13 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Scunthorpe

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job – Waste Operative (Driver) 
Customer: North Lincolnshire Council 
Location: Cottage Beck Road Depot, DN16 1TS
Job Type: Temporary 
Positions Available: 2 
Start Date: Monday, 24th November 2025 
End Date: Saturday, 21st February 2026 
Hours: 37 per week (Tuesday–Friday, 6:30am–4:15pm)
Pay Rate: £14.13 per hour

North Lincolnshire Council is seeking Waste Operatives (Drivers) to join the Waste Services team. This is a frontline role serving the community by undertaking duties connected with the removal and disposal of household and commercial waste and recycling.

Key Responsibilities:

Predominantly driving large refuse collection vehicles (HGV Class C licence required)
Operating bin lifting equipment and safely manoeuvring refuse containers
Supervising a small team of loaders
Providing advice to customers on waste and recycling
Updating in-cab technology and maintaining accurate records

Requirements:

HGV Class 2 licence with Driver CPC training
Digital tachograph holder
Experience in waste collection or similar environment
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Dress Code: Safety shoes, high viz jacket, ballistic trousers

Candidate Selection: CV review and interview required.

If you are hardworking, safety-conscious, and keen to serve the local community, we’d love to hear from you

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