Waste Collection Round Leader

Waste Collection Round Leader

Salary: 33531 - 38052 per annum

Grade: D

PermanentContract

37 Hours per Week

We are looking for a reliable qualified and self-motivated HGV Driver to join the Waste & Recycling Team as a 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 to work with minimum supervision.

The work involves driving operating machinery and heavy manual labour therefore you must be physically fit and mobile.

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 Drivers Qualification Card (DQC) and have the skills required to manoeuvre large vehicles in restricted and difficult areas.

Experience of rear-steer vehicles would be advantageous. A willingness to train and use a wide variety of vehicles and equipment is essential

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
• Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only):23rd October 2025

Closing Date (Internal & External):2nd November 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:

Samantha Murphy Waste Operations Manager

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.