Fife Council
Waste Collector/Relief LGV Driver
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 17 August 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 09 August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC4 £26,786.83 to £29,170.80
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Cupar Depot
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply [https://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/how-to-apply] section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement [http://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement].
Job Details
The job involves either:
- Driving an LGV refuse collection vehicle for the effective and efficient completion of daily waste collection quotas and be responsible for allocated vehicles and/or
- Meeting daily waste collection quotas working as part of a team. As a Waste Collector you must be capable of walking up to 8 miles per day. Uplifting domestic and commercial waste containers, wheeled containers, sacks or loose waste (which can involve odorous materials) in all weather conditions, including severe weather lasting several days. When required, drive and be responsible for allocated vehicles.
- You will earn a competitive salary of £26,786 – (£14.27) and have access to a range of benefits, including:
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* Access to an occupational pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and flexible working opportunities.
The Person
You must hold a current valid LGV category ‘C’ driving licence, Digital tachograph driver card and current driver CPC. Good working knowledge of LGV driving related legislation is essential.
You must be capable of manual outdoor working in all weathers, have physical working dexterity and a flexible approach towards carrying out a range of tasks. You should be a team worker with clear verbal communication skills and a ‘can-do’ approach to help resolve problems.
You must be able to provide regular and effective service.
In Fife Council How We Work Matters. You will be responsible for being a role model by displaying and promoting behaviours that are expected of all Council employees.
Further Information
- Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0014/41162/Waste-Collector-Relief-LGV-Driver-A4214.pdf]
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0014/40127/OD12-How-We-Work-Matters-Framework-2.pdf] behaviour framework for more information.
- Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- Directorate Information - Council Department information [https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/council-and-democracy/council-departments#xd_co_f=MzBlNmFkMDAtYzRiZi00OTgyLWI3MjUtM2MxZWU1OWIwODQx~]
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