This LGV driver post sits in the Waste and Cleansing service of BCP Council's Environment department. The work is driving large goods vehicles on refuse, recycling and food waste rounds, with drivers expected to handle a range of vehicles. It is full-time at 37 hours a week, with early starts, late finishes and some weekend working. Good communication is essential, as the job involves speaking with the public and commercial customers.
What the job involves
- Drive LGV/HGV vehicles on refuse, recycling and food waste collections
- Drive a range of vehicles as required
- Speak with members of the public and commercial customers
- Work early starts, late finishes and some weekends
- Work all bank holidays at enhanced rates, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Work three catch-up Saturdays, or the substitute bank holiday and one or two catch-up Saturdays when Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend
Skills & knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Flexible and willing to drive a range of vehicles
Other
- Works well as part of a team
- Carries out instructions efficiently
- Hardworking and takes pride in doing the job well
What’s offered
- Enhanced rates of pay for bank holiday working
- Recruitment and retention supplement of £1,674 per annum, pro rata for part-time
- Clear progression within the pay band
- Flexible working support
- Wellbeing support
- Opportunities for career progression
- Comprehensive benefits package under the new Pay and Reward package from 1 December 2025
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
