Waste Operative (Driver)

Waste Collection Driver (Temporary) - Scunthorpe

Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:45-14:45
Pay Rate: £14.13 per hour
Start: ASAP (subject to driving assessment)
Location: Scunthorpe
Type: Temporary

We are recruiting a Waste Collection Driver to support local waste and recycling operations.

Overall Purpose of the Job

Driving a 7.5T vehicle to deliver and collect burgundy bins Monday to Friday, with potential overtime on Saturdays.

Main Responsibilities

Drive large refuse collection or stillage vehicles (HGV Class C)
Operate bin‑lifting equipment and assist with safe handling of containers
Complete daily vehicle checks
Lead and support a small team of loaders
Provide customer advice on waste and recycling
Update in‑cab systems or complete paper records
Manage contamination issues and ensure accurate documentation

Skills & Experience

HGV Class 2 licence
Driver CPC and digital tachograph card
Confident using IT and recording systems
Strong communication skills
Experience handling challenging situations
Good manual handling awareness
Ability to walk several miles per day
Knowledge of the local area and waste services
Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
Professional, tactful, and customer‑focused

Application Process

Apply with your CV
If shortlisted, you will be asked to provide:

Right to Work documents

Two references

Relevant driving licences
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed