Serco Plc
HGV Driver / Loader
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HGV Driver / Loader
HGV Refuse & Recycling Driver / Loader – Sudbury, CO10 2XH
Job Details
- Location: Sudbury, CO10 2XH
- Salary: £34,608 per annum + excellent benefits
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 6.30am–3pm), with occasional Saturday work and Bank Holidays
About the Role
As an HGV Refuse & Recycling Driver / Loader in our Suffolk team, you’ll provide a complete waste and recycling service for residents and businesses in Sudbury.
With a professional, dedicated, and friendly team, we ensure streets, homes, and businesses remain clean, safe, and tidy—while delivering exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive a pre-planned route as a team with loaders, collecting waste and recycling from residential and commercial properties.
- Act as the public face of Serco’s Environmental Services team, representing our commitment to the community.
- Perform vehicle safety checks and ensure trucks are clean and operational before setting out.
Ideal Candidate Profile
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Hold a valid Class C driving licence (we accept C1 & Driver CPC).
- Are hardworking and able to meet daily targets.
- Stay physically fit and healthy (this role requires physical demands).
- Bring enthusiasm, a smile, and a commitment to excellence.
- Are a team player with a willingness to go above and beyond.
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Development & Benefits
At Serco, we foster a supportive culture with opportunities for growth. Here’s how we’ll help you succeed:
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- 6% contributory pension
- Extensive training & development:
- Access to 1,100+ internal courses
- Funding for qualifications & apprenticeships
- Mentoring & internal progression support
- Health & wellbeing:
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Bupa Anytime HealthLine & wellbeing app
- Simplyhealth cash plans to offset healthcare costs
- 30% discount at Serco-managed leisure centres
- Discounts: Save across 1,000+ retailers (from groceries to entertainment).
- Employee networks: Join dedicated groups for support, networking, and professional growth.
- Charity support: A paid volunteering day annually + tax-free donations to chosen charities.
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About Serco
Serco delivers essential public services worldwide, from healthcare and defence to transport and citizen services. We pride ourselves on redesigning and improving public services for the better.
Our Global Commitment:
- Gender Equality: SercoInspire
- Multicultural Inclusion: SercoEmbrace
- Disability Support: SercoUnlimited
- LGBT+ Inclusion: In@Serco
Why Join Serco?
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader with the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Our recruitment process includes reasonable adjustments and encourages applications from diverse candidates.
Flexible Working
We’re open to discussions on flexibility and offer a hybrid work model where applicable.
Support for All
- Ban the Box: Fair access for those with criminal convictions (exceptions may apply due to security needs).
- Recruitment helpline: Contact 0345 010 4000 for assistance.
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