Driver/ Chargehand

• HGV_Driver_Chargehand_Job_Information_Pack

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Job Title: Driver/Chargehand

Location of work: Earlswood Depot

Salary: £36,693.75 - £39,183.75 (dependent on experience)

Basis: Full time, 45 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Positions: 1 x Permanent and 1 x Fixed Term Contract (2 years)

About the Role

We are looking to recruit someone with a full HGV Class 2/C & E driving licence to help us cover a variety of duties within Refuse & Recycling.

As an HGV Driver/Chargehand you will undertake the collection of waste and recycling within the borough of Reigate and Banstead. You will be responsible for supporting and directing the crew to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality waste collection services for residents. Your main duty will be driving for us although when required, you must be willing to work as a loader covering any service within the Neighbourhood Services team.

Some of the duties include:

• Drive HGV vehicles and other fleet vehicles as required.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks, routine safety inspections, and basic maintenance in accordance with Council procedures.
• Collect waste and recycling using wheeled bins, boxes, caddies, refuse sacks and other approved containers.
• Ensure all waste and recycling is disposed of in compliance with the rules and guidelines of transfer stations and landfill sites.
• Use the Bartec in cab technology to avoid missed bins and to ensure specific resident needs are met.
• Effectively supervise and support the crew, always ensuring safe working practices.
• Ensure the team complies with Health & Safety procedures, including the mandatory use of PPE, reversing assistant and road safety.
• Promote a professional and customer focused image of Neighbourhood Services and the Council.

About the Person:

• Full clean UK HGV Class 2 (Category C&E) licence.
• Valid CPC and Digi Tacho Card (preferred).
• A ‘can do’ attitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform manual handling as part of the role.
• Have experience in offering excellent customer service.
• A high level of health and safety awareness.
• Able to deal with a physically demanding job, working outdoors in all weathers.
• You will have the commitment to start the day at 6am and work a 45-hour week Monday to Friday.
• Previous driving experience of Refuse Collection Vehicle is desirable and preferred- full induction training will be provided.

The Reigate & Banstead Borough Council Waste and Recycling service takes pride in offering a high standard of customer service to its residents, whilst continually looking for ways to improve. We welcome applicants with high personal standards for service delivery.

Staff Benefits

In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please call Operations Manager, Bob Wiggins on 01737 276224 or 07974 325140.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 23:59*

Interview date: To be confirmed

Values and Behaviours

Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.

Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

Local Government Reorganisation

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is part of the government’s plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) scheduled to take place in April 2027. This means the current two-tier system, where services are split between Surrey County Council and district and borough councils like Reigate, will be replaced with two unitary councils made up of East and West Surrey, which will handle all local services. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council will form part of the new East Surrey unitary authority.

Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, this process will take some time and during that time we still need to provide services. When local government is reorganised, most staff will transfer to the new council(s) which may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety as part of a larger organisation.

Further information on LGR can be found here: https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20435/local_government_reorganisation_lgr_and_devolution

See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us: https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/working-here

*On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately.

**NO AGENCIES PLEASE**