Refuse Driver

Description:

As a Refuse Driver you will be working with Loaders as a team to collect and empty bins into our trucks in a safe and efficient way. We work to high-customer standards, clearing up spilt rubbish and returning bins to the correct places.

Joining hard-working teams with a service satisfaction rate of over 90%, we need people who can bring a professional and friendly attitude. It is essential that you have good customer service skills with a flexible and positive approach.

Roles with the South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council shared service are based at our Waterbeach Depot for early-morning starts.

The contracted hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 06:00 and 14:00. Although throughout the 4-day week trial the hours are 06:00 to 14:30, if the trial is successful then these hours will stay the same.

As one of our employees you will be entitled to 25 days annual leave and will progress to 30 days after five years’ service. However, if the trial is a success then this will be brought into line with the new working hours.

Other benefits include a work life balance. All uniform, along with any other PPE required will be provided.

We offer a career grade average pension scheme (LGPS), you would contribute 5.8% progressing to 6.5% and the council will contribute 17% into your pension.