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Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils
Food Waste Collection Driver/Loader
Permanent Position
37 hours per week worked over any 4 days from 5 (Monday to Friday), 06:30 to 17:00 (16:30 finish on Fridays)
Grade 5, Scale Points 14-19
£29,539.97 - £32,061.14 per annum
Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council
Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services and work together to deliver high-quality services to our communities.
We are committed to being a customer-focused organisation, with residents at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to deliver services that make a real difference to the communities we serve.
The Role
Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils are seeking to recruit Food Waste Collection Driver/Loaders to support the delivery of our new food waste collection service across both districts.
The successful candidates will be responsible for the safe operation of food waste collection vehicles and for collecting food waste from residential properties on a weekly basis. Working as part of a collection crew, you will help deliver an efficient, dependable, and customer-focused service whilst ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety and road traffic legislation.
There may also be opportunities to support the wider Waste Services team, including domestic refuse, recycling and garden waste collections when required.
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Key Requirements
You will:
- Hold a full Class 2 HGV driving licence.
- Hold a valid CPC card and digital tachograph card.
- Be able to work flexibly across all collection rounds and from any of our depot locations.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safe working practices and excellent customer service.
Skills And Experience
We are looking for individuals with experience in waste collection services or a similar outdoor operational environment.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- A full UK Driving Licence with a Class 2 (Category C) entitlement, valid Driver CPC qualification card, and digital tachograph card and an understanding of how these operate.
- Experience of driving HGV vehicles safely and responsibly in a public-facing environment.
- A good understanding of health and safety requirements and their importance within the workplace.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- An understanding of excellent customer service and how this contributes to the reputation of the councils.
- A positive, flexible, and proactive attitude.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent time management and reliability.
- Professional behaviour and conduct when representing the councils within the community.
Desirable Criteria
- A minimum of one year's experience within a waste management role or a similar operational environment.
- Knowledge of Bromsgrove and Redditch and the services provided by the councils.
- Previous experience driving refuse collection, recycling, food waste, or other specialist collection vehicles.
- Experience of completing daily vehicle safety checks and defect reporting.
- Knowledge of drivers' hours regulations and tachograph requirements.
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Employee Benefits
The councils offer a range of attractive benefits, including:
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata).
- Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
- Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform offering discounts on shopping, leisure activities, holidays, salary sacrifice schemes and much more.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
James Bevan
Recruiting Manager
☎️ 01527 881267
✉️ james.bevan@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
If you experience any difficulties submitting an online application, please contact the HR Recruitment Team:
✉️ recruitment@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
Important Dates
- Closing Date: Sunday 27 September 2026 (Midnight)
- Interview Date: To be confirmed by the Environmental Services Management Team.
If this opportunity interests you, please select the Apply button to submit your application.
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