Driver Waste Operative C2

Scunthorpe DN16

Temporary

£14.50-£18.29

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Full-time 37 hours Tuesday–Friday

Location: Cottage Beck Road Depot, DN16 1TS

Pay: £14.50 (PAYE) or 18.29 (LTD)

********LAST 2 YEARS REFERENCES REQUIRED (all gaps verified)***********

********Temporary role until 27th March **********

Help keep our community clean, safe and well-maintained. We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Waste Operative (Driver) to operate predominantly (80%) large refuse collection or stillage vehicle. In some occasions small waste collector (C1) or VAN and support a small team across our waste collection services.

What you’ll do

  • Predominantly drive large refuse collection or stillage vehicle
  • Carry out daily vehicle checks and operate lifting equipment safely
  • Lead and support a small team of loaders
  • Move and manoeuvre bins, boxes and caddies
  • Use in-cab technology or paper records
  • Provide clear guidance to residents on waste and recycling
  • Maintain safe working practices and deal with contamination issues

What we’re looking for

Essential

  • C2 licence
  • Valid Driver CPC
  • Digital tachograph holder
  • Able to walk several miles per day and undertake manual handling
  • Good customer service and communication skills
  • Able to manage and motivate a small team
  • Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
  • Professional, tactful and reliable

Desirable

  • WAMITAB qualification

About the role

  • Outdoor work in all weather conditions
  • Work across refuse collection, waste transfer station and household recycling centres
  • Responsible for vehicle, equipment and PPE
  • Shared supervision of a crew of 1–5 employees

Why work with us

  • Supportive and friendly team
  • Stable role with career-grade progression
  • Varied outdoor work with visible impact on the local community
  • Opportunities to develop skills across waste services

Apply today

If you’re a confident C1 driver with CPC certification and enjoy hands-on, team-focused work outdoors, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Contract length: 1.5 month

Licence/Certification:

  • Category C2 Licence (required)
  • Valid Driver CPC (required)
  • Digital tacho holder (required)
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