Thurrock Council
Waste Collection Round Leader
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Waste Collection Round Leader (2 posts)
Salary: £34,638 - £39,309 per annum
Grade: D
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week
We are looking for a reliable, qualified, and self-motivated HGV Driver to join the Waste & Recycling Team as a Waste Collection Round Leader.
As a Round Leader of a small crew, you will have good communication and customer service skills to enable you to engage with colleagues and members of the public in a polite and professional manner.
You must be a team player, quick learner, and able to carry out a range of duties including: Use of the vehicles in cab devices, moving, handling, and loading of refuse, recycling, garden, and food waste. You will be expected to work with minimum supervision.
The work involves driving, operating machinery, and heavy manual labor. Therefore, you must be physically fit and mobile.
Experience of rear-steer vehicles would be advantageous. A willingness to train and use a wide variety of vehicles and equipment is essential.
Essential Qualifications
The role will involve safely driving HGVs and other Council vehicles. It is essential you hold a valid HGV Driving License Class-C and a valid Driver's Qualification Card (DQC) and have the skills required to maneuver large vehicles in restricted and difficult areas.
DBS: A DBS is not required for this post.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance program and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
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Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 10th September 2026
Closing Date (Internal Only): 27th September 2026
Interview Date: To be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Samantha Murphy - Waste & Recycling Operations Manager
samantha.murphy@thurrock.gov.uk samantha.murphy@thurrock.gov.uk
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document) https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQAJI5KKNbrvSpBvzommBqZgAZbHyYpIGNwr69fSu9jXm_8?e=vIPe75
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organization that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organization, and to have a positive influence on our borough.
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Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centers are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts center, home to the production center for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the center of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working, and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/
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