Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Waste Management Driver
Salary: £31,022 up to £32,061 per annum pro rata including market supplement
Grade: 4
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday
About the role
We currently have a vacancy for a Category C driving position within our Waste Management team.
We are very proud of our in-house waste collection services and have just invested in a new fleet of refuse collection vehicles, with new food waste collection vehicles recently arriving.
What you will be doing
As the Waste Management Driver, you will be responsible for a small team collecting waste across our waste streams, such as food waste, refuse, dry recycling or garden waste, as part of the wider waste management services we provide.
About you
As the team leader, you will ensure tasks and paperwork are completed in a professional manner, that excellent customer service is provided to our residents and help ensure better management of our resources. You will also be supporting residents to recycle their waste effectively, enabling the council to meet Corporate Plan objectives.
Essential criteria
- You must hold a minimum of Category C licence.
- Be physically fit, able to walk long distances each day and move wheeled bins, sacks and any other waste containers.
- Be committed individuals who are looking to provide high quality public services to our residents.
Closing date: 5 June 2026
Interview date: 10 and 11 June 2026
Why Join Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
A great place to work, grow and make a real difference. Join a flexible, supportive council offering great development, strong wellbeing, financial benefits and values that put people first.
Make a real difference in Hinckley & Bosworth.
Benefits
- Flexible working – flexi-time, hybrid, part-time and compressed hours (role-dependent)
- Generous annual leave – 26–33 days + bank holidays
- Career development – training, funded qualifications, apprenticeships, e-learning
- Strong wellbeing support – EAP & counselling, occupational health, wellbeing sessions
- Financial benefits – competitive pay, cost-of-living increases, local government pension scheme
- Salary-sacrifice schemes – tusker cars, tech, cycle to work
- Relocation package up to £5,000
- Lifestyle discounts – retail, travel, entertainment and more
Hinckley & Bosworth – A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY
Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.
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