Cleansing HGV Driver and Operative
Woodbridge - UK
Job Summary
- East Suffolk Services Limited
- Address: Ufford Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6ET
- Salary: 32108.15 per annum 16.64 per hour
- Hours: 37 hours per week worked over 5 days
- 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 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 Street Cleansingteam as a Cleansing HGV Driver and Operative.
Your role
Youll be responsible for driving HGV street cleansing vehicles and carrying out loading duties across waste management operations in line with service requirements. Working within a safetyfocused environment you will demonstrate a strong commitment to keeping local areas clean by undertaking street cleansing activities such as litter collection loading and emptying bins and maintaining the appearance of public spaces. Prioritising high standards of health and safety is essential alongside delivering excellent customer care.
The role also involves maintaining designated areas to a high standard ensuring highways and public spaces remain clean and wellpresented. Duties include a range of cleansing tasks such as litter picking bin emptying and handsweeping along with the safe and efficient operation of cleansing vehicles in accordance with relevant legislation and operational procedures.
What you will need
You will need to holda full UK Drivers LicenseLGV Class 2 Category C licence and hold a valid driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to enable you to competently operate street cleansing HGV 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 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 Kyle Lodge Senior Service Managerby calling.
Closing date: 11.30 pm 28 June 2026.
Interview date: Week commencing 6 July 2026.
How to apply
Step 1 -Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (Word).
Step 2 -We are acceptingCVsas applications for this post.Please complete an online application and upload your CV as part of this process. Please note our usualSupporting Statement template (Word)is notrequiredfor this post.
For more information check out the How to Apply section of our career site.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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