Location: Wakefield/Castleford
Hours: Full-time (as per rota 37 hours per week) Tuesday to Friday
Contract: Temporary
Pay Rate: £14.82 PAYE per hour | £19.20 LTD Umbrella per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced LGV Waste Collection Driver (Category C) to join a local authority waste services team working out of Wakefield and Castleford.
This is a key frontline role ensuring the safe and efficient collection of household garden waste and other waste streams as required, while supervising a small crew and delivering a high-quality service to the local community.
Role Overview
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for completing daily waste collection rounds across the borough, ensuring high standards of service delivery while maintaining safety for your team, the public, and yourself.
You will also take on supervisory responsibilities, overseeing a small team and ensuring all operational duties are carried out effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Drive LGV vehicles (Category C) on designated waste collection routes
Supervise and support waste collection crew members on a daily basis
Ensure all collections are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule
Operate mechanical lifting equipment for refuse collection
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and security of vehicles and equipment
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
Communicate professionally with residents and handle queries appropriately
Complete records using paper-based systems or handheld electronic devices
Provide guidance, support, and on-the-job training to team members
RequirementsEssential:
Valid UK Category C (Class 2) driving licence
CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
Experience within waste management or a similar operational environment
Experience supervising or leading a team
Strong understanding of Health & Safety in a practical setting
Ability to carry out physically demanding work in all weather conditionsDesirable:
Manual Handling, IOSH Working Safely, or Needle Stick training (or willingness to undertake)
Experience using handheld devices for task management/reporting
Ability to identify and implement improvements to working practices
Skills & Attributes
Strong communication and customer service skills
Leadership ability with a hands-on approach
Reliable, proactive, and safety-focused
Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
Flexible approach to meet service demands
To apply for this role, or to have an informal discussion, contact Prakash today by emailing (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
Salary description
£14.82 - £19.20 per hour