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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



Our waste and recycling service plays a crucial role in keeping the district clean and safe. We are seeking reliable, professional HGV Driver/Loaders to join our Direct Services team.
In this role, you’ll take responsibility for your own round, operating a specialist refuse collection vehicle and working closely with a small crew to deliver a high-quality service our residents depend on every day.
Everything you need to know:
You will be responsible for the safe operation of a refuse collection vehicle (rigid up to 26 tonnes with rear steer) and the collection of household waste and recycling across a wide range of locations. As well as driving, you’ll carry out daily vehicle checks, coordinate collection loaders, record service information using digital in-cab systems, and interact professionally with members of the public.
You’ll be trusted to make on-the-spot decisions to maintain safety, service quality and efficiency in a dynamic, public-facing environment.
The role includes working Good Friday and eight Saturdays per year following bank holidays, to support service recovery.
What you will be doing:
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<li>Safely driving and operating a specialist refuse collection HGV across a wide range of environments, including residential streets, town centres and rural roads.</li>
<li>Carrying out daily and ad-hoc vehicle safety checks and reporting defects promptly.</li>
<li>Completing all scheduled household waste and recycling collections to a high standard of service quality and presentation.</li>
<li>Engaging professionally with residents, responding to queries and managing challenging situations calmly and respectfully.</li>
<li>Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures, safe systems of work, road traffic requirements, environmental standards and Council policies.</li>
<li>Completing statutory and operational records, including defect reports, tachograph records and route documentation.</li>
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What you will bring to the role:
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<li>LGV (Class C) driving licence</li>
<li>Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card</li>
<li>A safe and responsible driving record</li>
<li>Willingness to work in an operational waste and recycling environment, handling household waste safely and professionally</li>
<li>Able to undertake physically demanding outdoor work, including manual handling, repeated access in and out of vehicles, and working in all weather conditions.</li>
<li>A dependable and professional attitude</li>
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Experience in waste collection or similar operational roles is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided
Why work with us?
We’re proud to be a high-performing local authority delivering essential services that residents rely on every day. You’ll be joining a professional and supportive team where safety, teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
We operate a well-established team task-and-finish working pattern, with standard hours of 06:30 to 15:00, Monday to Friday. This provides consistent working hours and, where work is completed safely and to the required standard, the opportunity to finish earlier while receiving normal pay. You’ll be doing meaningful, practical work that makes a real difference to the community every single day. No two rounds are the same, and the role offers variety, responsibility and job satisfaction.
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation, reflecting our ongoing commitment to supporting and developing our workforce.
What’s in it for you?
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<li>37 hour working week</li>
<li>Occasional overtime, paid at enhanced rates in line with national terms.</li>
<li>28 days annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional &nbsp;leave after 5 years’ of service</li>
<li>Paid training, including Driver CPC funded by the Council</li>
<li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a defined benefit pension, with the employer contributions significantly higher than most private-sector schemes</li>
<li>Free on-site parking at place of work</li>
<li>Access to employee benefits and discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,</li>
<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support</li>
<li>Opportunities to join in with social activities throughout the year</li>
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Want to find out more?
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jim Moultrie, Transport &amp; Depot Operations Manager, 01732 227428

HGV Driver/Loader

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Operations Delivery Manager - London & South East

What will you be doing?Are you excited about the opportunity to work at one of the largest councils in the UK?Do you want to be at the forefront of driving efficiencies and developing strategies?Do you have excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills? If so, we want to hear from you!Join one of the UK’s most influential councils and help shape the future of services for over 1.6 million residents. At Kent County Council, we’re tackling big challenges and delivering real impact—be part of a team that makes a difference every day.We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Strategy Manager to join our collaborative and innovative Strategy team in the KCC Infrastructure division. The division manages KCC's Property estate by defining the future direction and priorities of the council’s property services to support the delivery of KCC’s front line services and also integral to this is the Resilience and Emergency Planning Service, which ensures that all our services and assets are resilient to possible threats, delivers a 24/7 emergency management and response capability. Working at one of the largest councils in the country, you will work alongside a team of Strategy Managers to produce the overarching strategies and standards for our property portfolio and Infrastructure service. Your role will include:<ul><li>Leading on projects across Infrastructure that involve change to assets and/or services, ensuring strategies and outcomes drive efficiency or service improvements.</li><li>Developing asset strategies, producing business cases and options appraisals, and engaging with stakeholders and partners to ensure optimal outcomes and efficiencies,</li><li>Lead on engaging with KCC services to ensure the Infrastructure service and assets meets their future needs,</li><li>Analysing and evaluating the performance of services / assets aligning them with the requirements of the Council and the KCC Asset Management Strategy,</li><li>Managing the Asset Assistants, supporting with the professional development of their performance, ensuring they are capable of providing a high quality service</li></ul>No two days are the same in this role. You’ll make high-impact decisions on assets that shape service delivery, often thinking creatively to secure the best value for the council.While the role is strategic, you’ll also need to react quickly when challenges arise—working side-by-side with operational teams across KCC to keep things moving.We’re looking for someone who thrives on variety and is excited to take on a role that’s as unique as it is rewarding.You will have management experience in a similar or relevant area, and a proven track record in change management, innovation, and modernisation of services and estates. You will be comfortable communicating with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders with strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.At Kent County Council, we value bravery, curiosity, compassion, and responsibility. We are committed to building a culture that is flexible, agile, curious, compassionate, inclusive, empowering, and externally focused. If you share these values and are passionate about improving the lives of residents in Kent, then please apply, explaining in the ‘Reason for applying’ section how you meet the criteria in the person specification.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.We welcome applicants from all walks of life and value transferable skills—your unique experience could be exactly what we’re looking for!About youFor a confidential chat about the role, feel free to contact -Rebecca Anderson - Head of Business Information, Strategy and Assurance (Manager of the position):<a href="mailto:rebecca.anderson2@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.anderson2@kent.gov.uk</a>03000 417731or Lorenzo Woodford - Strategy Manager <a href="mailto:lorenzo.woodford@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">lorenzo.woodford@kent.gov.uk</a>03000 414381About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Kent County Council

Strategy Manager

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