Our Environmental Services team is looking for a reliable and motivated Trade Waste Driver to join our busy service. This is a varied and practical role, working Monday to Friday to collect commercial waste from businesses across Uttlesford while providing a safe, professional and customer-focused service.
You will safely drive and operate a trade waste collection vehicle, completing scheduled rounds, collecting commercial waste containers, carrying out daily vehicle checks and ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety requirements.
The successful candidate will hold a valid UK driving licence with Category C vocational entitlement and a valid Driver CPC Qualification Card. You should be dependable, able to work effectively as part of a team, and confident dealing with customers in a polite and professional manner.
In return we offer a competitive salary, and an attractive benefits package, including generous annual leave plus bank holidays, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, leisure centre discounts, access to an online employee discount platform and access to relevant training and development opportunities.
For an informal discussion for any of these posts, please contact Jack Taylor on 01799 510653 or 07976 071784, or Lloyd Andrews on 07817 166056
To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers
The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 11 October 2026
Interviews will take place week commencing 19 October 2026
CVs will not be accepted.
Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Fostering Friendly Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant. Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.
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