At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive an HGV to collect waste and recycling, ensuring community cleanliness.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Serco, dedicated to environmental services.
- Benefits: Enjoy 24 days holiday, health perks, discounts, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth with mentoring and a focus on internal progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence and a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 17.06 - 17.06 £ per hour.
Location: Charnwood, LE12 7AH
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Working Hours: 38 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday 6am-4pm + occasional weekend work (time and half on Sat and double time on Sun) + day in lieu for working on a bank holiday.
Salary: £33,802.13 (£17.06 per hour) + excellent benefits
As a HGV Refuse & Recycling Driver in our team, you'll provide a complete waste and recycling service on behalf of the residents and community in Charnwood. With a professional, dedicated, and friendly team of Refuse Collection staff, we ensure that streets, homes and businesses are kept clean, safe and tidy, whilst providing the very best levels of customer service to all members of the community that we serve.
You will be entrusted to:
- Set off on a pre-planned route as the driver with your team of Loaders collecting waste and recycling from residential homes and commercial properties.
- Be the public face of Serco's Environmental Services team in the community.
- Ensure that your vehicle safety checks are completed and that your truck is clean and work ready before setting out on your rounds.
You'll be a great fit for this role if you...
- Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence & Driver CPC
- Are hard working
- Are physically fit and healthy due to the nature of the business
- Hold plenty of enthusiasm and a big smile
- Are willing to go the extra mile whilst on your rounds to enable your team to hit their targets.
- Are a team player
Here you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we're proud to offer clear development opportunities - and the support and tools to help you seize them.
Our benefits are designed to put you first:
- Holidays: 24 days plus bank holidays
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
- Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
- Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax‑free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
HGV Driver in Loughborough employer: Serco Limited
Serco Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Waterlooville where innovation meets national security. With a strong focus on employee development through comprehensive training programs and a generous benefits package including 25 days of holiday and a contributory pension scheme, Serco fosters a culture of collaboration and growth, making it an ideal place for Electronics & Hardware Engineers to thrive and contribute meaningfully to defence technology.
