HGV DriverLoader

• East Suffolk Services Limited UffordIP13 6ET
• 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) during the induction period increasing to 40 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday) on the 1 June 2026)*
• Salary:
  • During induction period (based on 37 hours per week): 31537 - 34434 per annum
  • From 1^st June 2026 (based on 40 hours per week): 34094 - 37225 per annum
• Permanent
• Proposed start date: 2^ndMarch 2026 Ufford

Join our team at East Suffolk Services Limited and help keep our communities clean and safe!

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 opportunities to join our Waste and Recycling team as a Refuse HGV Driver/Loader.

* Please note The 40 hours per week and salary banding is subject to ongoing consultation which concludes at the end of January 2026.

Your role:

Youll be responsible for driving HGV Refuse Collection Vehicles and loading refuse recycling garden food waste and sacks onto the lorry - always prioritising health safety and excellent customer care. This role is essential in keeping our streets clean and tidy.

As the Driver for your round youll also act as chargehand taking accountability for the vehicle and crew each addition youll assist with in-cab technology ensuring accurate and timely completion of all information related to your route.

What you will need:

You will need to holda full UK Drivers License an LGV Class 2 Category C licence and a valid driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

If youre reliable enjoy working as part of a team have a keen awareness of health and safety and dont mind physical work in all weather conditions 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 on our fantastic benefits scheme see ouremployee benefits brochure.

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact.

Closing date: 11.30pm 11 January 2026.

Interview date:week commencing 26 January 2026 (Ufford)

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (docx/pdf) please note this is currently a proposed job description subject to consultation.

Step 2 -We are accepting CVs as applications for this post. Please complete an online application and upload your CV as part of this process. Please note our usual Supporting Statement template (docx) is not required for this post.