Suffolk Jobs Direct
Refuse HGV Driver Loader
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Description
East Suffolk Services Limited
Address: Rotterdam Road Depot, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 2EX
Salary: £34,094 - £37,225 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days, Tuesday - Friday
Contract: Permanent
Join our team and help keep our communities clean and safe as part of East Suffolk Services Limited.
At East Suffolk Services, we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district.
We’re a new, growing organisation, full of energy, ambition, and purpose. As part of our team, you’ll play an important role in helping us shape high-quality, efficient services that people rely on every single day.
This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support, and give back to, your local community.
We currently have an opportunity to join our Waste and Recycling team as a Refuse HGV Driver/Loader.
Your role
You’ll be responsible for driving HGV Refuse Collection Vehicles and loading refuse, recycling, garden, food waste, and sacks onto the lorry; always prioritising health, safety, and excellent customer care. This role is essential in keeping our streets clean and tidy.
As the Driver for your round, you’ll also act as chargehand, taking accountability for the vehicle and crew each day. In addition, you’ll assist with in-cab technology, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all information related to your route.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What You Will Need
- You will need to hold a full UK Driver's License, an LGV Class 2 Category C licence and a valid driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).
- If you’re reliable, enjoy working as part of a team, have a keen awareness of health and safety and don’t mind physical work in all weather conditions, we’d love to hear from you.
Thinking of joining us? Here’s why you should
At East Suffolk Services, we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any company’s success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals, supporting their development, and retaining them within our organisation. That’s why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work.
We value our staff
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health, development, and lifestyle.
These include:
- A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life, one of the UK’s leading providers; including online access to UK-based GPs, plus life insurance.
- A competitive, matched pension scheme through Royal London.
- Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health resources and specialist counselling.
- Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals.
- Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones, TVs, laptops), holidays and travel, fashion, health and beauty, and more.
- A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
For more information on our fantastic benefits scheme, see our employee benefits brochure (pdf).
For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact us by emailing HR@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.30 pm, 19 July 2026.
Interview date: Week commencing 27 July 2026.
How To Apply
- Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (Word).
- Step 2 - We are accepting CVs (Curriculum Vitae) as applications for this post. Please complete an online application and upload your CV as part of this process. Please note, our usual Supporting Statement template (Word) is not required for this post.
About Us
East Suffolk Services Limited, a brand-new company launched on 1st July 2023, is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services across the district.
We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to look after our employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation.
We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills