Job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• Thurrock Council is seeking an experienced Waste Collection Round Leader (HGV) to join the Waste Services – Waste Collection team.

• This is a temporary, 12-week contract offering a key frontline role in ensuring the effective and efficient collection of household waste across the borough.

• The successful candidate will lead a small crew, operate HGV vehicles, and ensure all waste collection duties are completed safely, on time, and to a high standard.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Lead and coordinate a waste collection crew to ensure timely and accurate completion of daily collection rounds.

• Operate a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) safely and in line with road safety and council regulations.

• Carry out routine vehicle checks and report any defects or maintenance issues.

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures, including manual handling and PPE use.

• Liaise with supervisors and the depot to report missed collections, incidents, or route issues.

• Assist with loading and unloading waste when required – this is a hands-on, physical role.

• Maintain high standards of customer service when interacting with members of the public.

Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience in waste collection, refuse driving, or similar manual labour environment.

• Experience leading or supervising a small operational team (desirable).

• Strong awareness of health and safety regulations, particularly relating to waste operations.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks.

• Reliable, punctual, and committed to providing a high-quality public service.

Additional Information:

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence (essential).

• Valid CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence) (essential).

• Location: Oliver Close, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 3ED.

Waste Collection Round Leader HGV

Waste Collection Round Leader HGV

Job description

Karina Nazarenko