Pay: £15.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 04:00 – 14:30
Location: Cambridge & surrounding areas
We are currently recruiting an experienced and reliable 7.5 tonne driver to join a busy environmental services team collecting food waste bins across the Cambridge area. This is an early-start role, ideal for someone who prefers finishing their working day early afternoon.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for driving a 7.5T vehicle as part of a two-person or multi-person crew, working alongside a team of loaders. Your route will involve collecting commercial and residential food waste bins from designated areas and ensuring safe, efficient, and timely completion of daily rounds.
Key Responsibilities
Driving a 7.5T refuse collection vehicle safely and responsibly
Working with a team of loaders collecting food waste bins
Completing scheduled routes across Cambridge and nearby towns/villages
Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects
Ensuring all collections are completed to a high standard
Adhering to health & safety procedures at all times
Maintaining professional interaction with members of the public and site staff when required
Requirements
Valid UK Category C1 (7.5T) driving licence
Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
Previous experience in refuse, recycling, or multi-drop driving preferred (not essential)
Good level of physical fitness (due to assisting when required)
Reliable, punctual, and able to work early morning shifts
Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
What We Offer
Competitive hourly rate: £15.00 per hour
Consistent Monday–Friday schedule (weekends free)
Early finishes – typically by early afternoon
Ongoing, stable work with potential for long-term placement
Supportive team environment with full route training provided
PPE and uniform provided
If you are an experienced 7.5T driver looking for steady weekday work in a supportive environment, we’d like to hear from you.
For more details please call Jay in our Letchworth office (phone number removed) or email
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Salary description
£15.00 - £15.00 per hour