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HGV Driver / Loader
HGV Refuse & Recycling Driver/Loader
Location: Sudbury, CO10 2XH Salary: £34,608 per annum + excellent benefits
Working Arrangements:
- Full-time: 40 hours per week
- Working hours: Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 3 PM, with occasional Saturday work and coverage of Bank Holidays
About the Role
Ready to make an impact?
As a HGV Refuse & Recycling Driver/Loader in our Suffolk team, you’ll provide a complete waste and recycling service on behalf of the residents and community in Sudbury.
With a professional, dedicated, and friendly team of Refuse Collection staff, we ensure that streets, homes, and businesses are kept clean, safe, and tidy, while providing exceptional customer service to all community members we serve.
Your Responsibilities
You’ll be entrusted with the following duties:
- Route management: Set off on a pre-planned route as the driver, coordinating waste and recycling collection from residential homes and commercial properties alongside a team of loaders.
- Public representation: Act as the public face of Serco’s Environmental Services team within the community.
- Vehicle safety: Conduct vehicle safety checks and ensure your truck is well-maintained and ready for work.
Job Requirements
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:
- Hold a valid HGV Class C driving licence (we can accept C1 licences with Driver CPC).
- Are hard-working and physically fit, as the role requires significant mobility and strength.
- Bring enthusiasm, friendliness, and a "big smile" – we want a great team player!
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to meeting targets and going "the extra mile" to support your team.
- Show commitment and dedication to delivering the best service possible.
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Benefits
Because this role is a perfect place for you to grow, we offer:
Professional Development
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24 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays.
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Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%).
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Training and development opportunities:
- Access to over 1,100 internal courses.
- Funding for qualifications and apprenticeships.
- Mentoring and a focus on internal progression.
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Health and wellbeing support:
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Bupa Anytime HealthLine.
- Wellbeing app and Simplyhealth cash plans to reclaim costs for healthcare.
- 30% discount at Serco-managed leisure centres.
Employee Perks
- Discounts at 1,000+ retailers, including:
- Food, clothing, travel, entertainment, and family outings.
Community & Advocacy
- Employee networks to:
- Build community support.
- Start networking and collaboration across teams.
- Charity involvement: Aid a preferred charity via a paid volunteering day per year. Available through tax-free contributions via Payroll Giving Scheme.
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About Serco
At Serco, everything we do is about mission, impact, and people. We are 50,000+ individuals dedicated to delivering essential public services globally, spanning:
- Defence
- Transport
- Justice
- Immigration
- Healthcare
- Citizen services
We innovate to improve services available here in the community.
Global Employee Networks
Joining Serco allows you access to:
- SercoInspire (Gender Equality)
- SercoEmbrace (Multicultural)
- SercoUnlimited (Disability)
- In@Serco (LGBT+ Community)
Our D&I Values
Serco commits to:
- Fair access to employment right up to selection interviews.
- Reasonable adjustment flexibility to support diverse candidates.
- Inclusivity and equal opportunity: Our organisation prides itself on being a Disability Confident Leader, holding the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard.
For guidance or specific queries: ✉ Accessible application assistance, contact 0345 010 4000.
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