Waste Driver (HGV) in Swindon

Waste Driver (HGV) x5

Ref: 187433

Salary: £29,064 p.a. plus benefits

Please note: 3.3% national pay award increase to be applied in October

37 hours per week

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

As a Waste Driver (HGV), you’ll drive and be responsible for the allocated vehicles when collecting waste and recycling, working to a high standard. Duties will include vehicle checks, routine maintenance (oil and water) and cleaning (using wash bay). You’ll transport goods equipment and personnel. You’ll operate vehicle machinery in the manner it was intended, observing and carrying out all safety regulations and procedures.

What you’ll need

As a minimum you will need to show that you meet the following requirements of the role:

• Hold a current HGV licence
• Experience of driving refuse/recycling vehicles
• Experience of collecting and recycling waste materials
• Appreciation and understanding of Health and Safety
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Be available to work bank holidays (excluding Christmas and Boxing Day)
• Able to work in the various conditions (see role profile for details)

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

For further information about the role please contact Steven Daffern – Service manager, Waste Collection Lead at Sdaffern@swindon.gov.uk

Closing date: 25 September 2026

Interview date: By Appointment