Serco Plc
HGV Driver
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HGV Refuse & Recycling Driver/Loader – Full Time (Watton)
Location: Watton (IP25 6JB) Salary: £32,374.45 per annum + excellent benefits Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) Working pattern: Monday–Friday 5:45am–2:15pm, including alternate Saturdays post-bank holiday weekends
About the Role
Ready to make an impact? As a HGV Refuse & Recycling Driver/Loader in Serco’s Breckland team, you’ll deliver a comprehensive waste and recycling service for residents and businesses in Watton. Within our professional, dedicated, and friendly team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining clean, safe, and tidy streets while providing outstanding customer service to your community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a pre-planned refuse & recycling route with a team of Loaders, collecting household and commercial waste.
- Acting as the public face of Serco’s Environmental Services within the community.
- Conducting pre-route vehicle safety checks and ensuring your truck is cleaned and service-ready before each shift.
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Ideal candidate requirements:
- Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence and Driver CPC.
- Maintain high levels of physical fitness and health due to the demanding nature of the work.
- Be energetic, dedicated, and a confident team player.
- Ready to go the extra mile to hit targets and support your team.
Our Commitment to Your Growth
Joining Serco means becoming part of a supportive culture where development matters. We offer:
- A wide range of mentoring and training opportunities.
- Access to 1,100+ internal courses, plus funding for qualifications and apprenticeships.
Benefits That Put You First
Serco invests in its employees with a full suite of benefits, including:
Work-Life Balance
- 22 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.
Financial Wellbeing
- Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%).
- Discounts spanning thousands of retailers, from groceries to travel and entertainment.
Health & Wellbeing
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Bupa HealthLine, wellbeing app, and 30% discount on Serco-managed leisure centre memberships.
- Cash plans to partially offset healthcare costs.
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Community & Inclusion
- Dedicated employee networks for groups including Gender, Multicultural, Disability, and LGBT+.
- Paid volunteer leave to support peak charitable causes via Payroll Giving.
Why Serco?
Serco delivers essential public and commercial services worldwide, from healthcare to transport. As part of a 50,000-strong team, you’ll be at the heart of critique innovation and ensuring communities thrive.
Our pillars of equality and flexibility include:
- Open application process with reasonable adjustments available at all stages.
- Disability Confident Leader status with Gold Inclusive Employer accreditation.
- Hybrid working policies in applicable roles.
Serco: Innovating for impact, valuing all voices.
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