Refuse HGV Driver Cleansing Operative

• East Suffolk Services Limited

• Address: Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 4SS

• Salary: 35796.25 per annum 16.64 per hour
• Hours: 41.25 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

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 organisationfull 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 Port of Felixstowe Operationsteam as an HGV Driver / Cleansing Operative

Your role

Youll be responsible for undertaking the driving of HGV refuse collection vehicles and loading duties across waste management roles and functions in accordance with the service needs. Working within a safety orientated environment you will need to load refuse recycling and garden waste onto refuse vehicles prioritising high standards of health and safety whilst also maintaining excellent customer care.

This role involves maintaining designated areas and ensuring all tasks are completed safely efficiently and to a high standard. Responsibilities can include loading bulky waste and handling special collections as well as assisting with the removal/collection of redundant materials from office spaces and workshop environments. Additional duties include a variety of cleansing tasks such as litter picking emptying waste bins and handsweeping designated areas.

What you will need

You will need to holda full UK Drivers LicenseLGV Class 2 Category C licence preferably have an HGV Class 1 licence but not essential and hold a valid driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to enable you to competently operate refuse collection vehicles within a highly technical and safety orientated environment.

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.

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 on our fantastic benefits scheme see ouremployee benefits brochure (pdf).

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Kevin Ellison

Closing date: 11.30 pm 20 February 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 2 March 2026.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the advert and the Job 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 the How to Apply section of our career site.