Job Description

LGV Waste Collection Driver (Category C)

Location: Wakefield/Castleford

Hours: Full-time (as per rota 37 hours per week) Tuesday to Friday

Contract: Temporary

Pay Rate: £14.82 PAYE per hour | £19.20 LTD Umbrella per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced LGV Waste Collection Driver (Category C) to join a local authority waste services team working out of Wakefield and Castleford.

This is a key frontline role ensuring the safe and efficient collection of household garden waste and other waste streams as required, while supervising a small crew and delivering a high-quality service to the local community.

Role Overview

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for completing daily waste collection rounds across the borough, ensuring high standards of service delivery while maintaining safety for your team, the public, and yourself.

You will also take on supervisory responsibilities, overseeing a small team and ensuring all operational duties are carried out effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Drive LGV vehicles (Category C) on designated waste collection routes

Supervise and support waste collection crew members on a daily basis

Ensure all collections are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule

Operate mechanical lifting equipment for refuse collection

Maintain cleanliness, safety, and security of vehicles and equipment

Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work

Communicate professionally with residents and handle queries appropriately

Complete records using paper-based systems or handheld electronic devices

Provide guidance, support, and on-the-job training to team members

RequirementsEssential:

Valid UK Category C (Class 2) driving licence

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

Experience within waste management or a similar operational environment

Experience supervising or leading a team

Strong understanding of Health & Safety in a practical setting

Ability to carry out physically demanding work in all weather conditionsDesirable:

Manual Handling, IOSH Working Safely, or Needle Stick training (or willingness to undertake)

Experience using handheld devices for task management/reporting

Ability to identify and implement improvements to working practices

Skills & Attributes

Strong communication and customer service skills

Leadership ability with a hands-on approach

Reliable, proactive, and safety-focused

Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines

Flexible approach to meet service demands

To apply for this role, or to have an informal discussion, contact Prakash today by emailing (url removed) or call (phone number removed)