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HGV Waste Services Driver – Braintree District Council

Braintree District Council

Permanent, Full Time

£31,281 up to £32,219 per annum

Location:

Braintree

Closing Date: 12th October 2026

Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree Council to recruit this HGV Waste Services Driver role.

The Opportunity:

Are you a qualified HGV (LGV category

C) driver who wants to make a difference? We have a great opportunity for an HGV Waste Services Driver to join our Waste and Recycling team.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we introduce waste collection changes in response to the Government’s Simpler Recycling regulations. The Council is committed to improving environmental issues, and maintaining the district’s clean and green operations is high on our list of priorities.

About the Role

Working across the whole district as part of a busy, friendly crew, you will drive an LGV or other allocated vehicle over a variety of routes collecting all types of waste, including refuse, recycling, food, garden and trade waste.

You will also:

Take responsibility for the vehicle you are driving daily including performing daily vehicle checks
Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to
Ensure daily work is completed and reported correctly including using electronic reporting device
Carry out loading duties alongside your crew of loaders
Support other crews as needed

Working hours are 7am to 3pm Monday to Thursday and 7am to 2.30pm Friday, with some occasional weekend working.

Job Accountabilities

To drive an LGV Cat C vehicle or any other allocated vehicles within the category of the licence in accordance with the Manufacturers operating instructions, Road Traffic Legislation, and the Council’s Operators Licence and Insurance procedures. To adhere to any reasonable requests made by the Councils Transport Manager.
To ensure the vehicle is maintained in a clean and tidy condition, undertake all associated driver’s maintenance checks in full compliance with the manufacturers guidance and report all defects using the Defect Reporting Procedure.
To complete all relevant documentation in respect of the above, including daily/weekly drivers hours logs.
To ensure all staff on route load the vehicle and operate the ancillary equipment in accordance with the Manufacturer’s instructions, and any BDC Policies (as per the Drivers Handbook).
To maintain a good standard of driving in relation to road conditions and other road users ensuring your personal safety, the safety of other staff and safety of members of the public.
To wear and use the Council’s protective uniform/equipment correctly and comply with safe working practices and all requirements relating to Health and Safety in the depot or out on route in the public domain. Additionally comply with the Health and Safety Policies of third-party premises i.e. facilities as directed by management or the disposal authority.
Ensure all staff allocated to route fully adheres to the requirements and any concerns of safety or behaviour are reported to your line manager, including near misses, accidents and accidents.
To maintain a professional conduct at all times and adhere to the Council’s values to enhance the Council’s reputation for providing services to the highest standard and quality.
To assist with the collection and loading of all types of materials from residential, bring banks and commercial premises in various receptacles, i.e. wheeled bins (2 and 4 wheeled bins of all sizes), food recycling caddies, boxes, sacks (black, clear, AHP, clinical, trade) and sorting on site where applicable. To assist with the collection and loading of the above, across all routes when required to do so by your line manager.
To operate the electronic reporting device…