Refuse HGV Driver

• East Suffolk Services Limited
• Address: Ufford Depot Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6ET
• Salary: 35796.25 per annum
• Hours: 41.5 hours per week across 4 days 6am - 5pm
• Contract: Permanent required as soon as possible

Be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference

At East Suffolk Services we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district.

Were a new growing organisation full of energy ambition and purpose. As part of our team youll play an important role in helping us shape high-quality efficient services that people rely on every single day.

This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and give back to your local community.

We currently have an opportunity to join our Refuse teamas an HGV Refuse Driver / Loader.

Your role

You will undertake driving and loading duties across waste management roles and functions in accordance with the service needs. Additionally you will be conducting and operating vehicles in accordance with the relevant legislation.

You will need to:

• demonstrate the ability to control and manage all resources to secure optimum efficiency and high standards of service delivery
• be able to effectively communicate with clients customers agency organisations and departments staff workforce and colleagues
• be able to work to deadlines
• work independently using your own initiative as well as part of a team
• hold a Digital Tachograph or Smart Card
• hold a Full UK Drivers Licence
• hold an HGV Class 2 (Category C licence)
• have a Valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• hold a professional Diploma Qualification in an appropriate service discipline
• hold a NVQ Level 2/3 in the relevant services.

Do you have the skills experience or potential to succeed in this role If so wed love to hear from you.

Thinking of joining us Heres why you should

At East Suffolk Services we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any companys success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals supporting their development and retaining them within our organisation. Thats why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work.

We value our staff

In addition to a competitive salary we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health development and lifestyle. These include:

• A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life one of the UKs leading providers including online access to UK-based GPs and dentists plus life insurance.
• A competitive matched pension scheme through Royal London.
• Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives including mental health resources and specialist counselling.
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals.
• Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones TVs laptops) holidays and travel fashion health and beauty and more.
• A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you.

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post please email

Closing date: 11.30pm 21 December 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 5 January 2026.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the advert and theJob Description and Person Specification (Word).

Step 2 -Complete theSupporting Statement template (Word). Please use the application template provided to show how you meet each of the criteria listed in the Person Specification. Unfortunately were unable to accept applications submitted in other formats.

Step 3 -Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.

For more information check out theHow to Apply section of our Career Site.