Refuse Loader (Pool Driver)

If you have any queries regarding this or any of our roles, please contact Human Resources 01268 208242 or human.resources@basildon.gov.uk.

Join Basildon Council as an HGV Driver. Enjoy Great Pay, Benefits & Work-Life Balance!

Location: Barleylands Depot, Billericay (covering Basildon Borough)

Salary: Band 5 (£30,753 to £34,428 per annum inclusive of fringe) when driving, Band 3 (£26,312 to £27,132) when not carrying out driving duties on rare occasions

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced HGV driver looking for a secure role with excellent benefits? Basildon Council is recruiting Refuse Loaders (Pool HGV Drivers) to join our dedicated team. This is your chance to work for a respected local authority that values its employees and offers stability, progression, and a great work-life balance.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: Earn at the higher Band 5 rate whenever you are driving (and you will likely be driving all of the time covering annual leave etc). Band 3 if you are not required to drive for the day.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Excellent Pension Scheme: Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Sick Pay & Job Security: Benefit from sick pay and the stability of working for a local authority.
• Overtime Opportunities: Additional pay for overtime and 8 Saturday shifts per year after Bank Holidays.
• Career Progression: Plenty of opportunities to become a full-time Driver/Loader within the service, with additional training for other roles/tasks available.

What You Will Do

• Drive and operate LGV Category C vehicles for refuse and recycling collections across Basildon Borough covering different routes/crews due to annual leave etc.
• Collect wheeled bins, sacks, and bulk containers from residential and commercial properties.
• Work outdoors in all weather, as part of a friendly and supportive team.

What We Are Looking For

• Essential: LGV Category C (HGV II) licence and valid CPC.
• Ability to undertake lifting, walking, and bending duties.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Desirable: Experience driving refuse collection vehicles

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note:

Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.

The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure.

Please note, if you do not have access to a computer you could visit the Job Centre, Library or our own Customer Service Centre to apply.

Applicants with a hearing or speech impairment can contact us using the Text Relay Service. Dial 18001 followed by the full telephone number as above. Calls are charged at your telecommunications provider's standard rate.

If you have any queries regarding this or any of our roles, please contact Human Resources 01268 208242 or human.resources@basildon.gov.uk.