This an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work collecting waste from residents and businesses contributing to a clean borough. As the HGV Driver Waste Collection Operations, you will:
- Part of the waste collection crew undertaking household domestic, recycling, food waste, chargeable garden waste and trade waste operations
- Promote and publicise services including ensuring excellent customer care
- To assist the loader(s) in washing the vehicle once per week as well clean the internal cab daily
- To complete all paperwork and return to main waste operational office
- To follow all round sheets/in cab data and ensure that all assisted collections are completed and return to their correct positions
- Complete data for all collections not accessible and return within 24hours and all bin contaminated/not presented for collection
- Return all bins/containers to point of collection making sure access is not blocked for residents/pedestrians
- To assist in the operation of in cab route management software
- To ensure all missed bins are collected within 24hrs and details provided to the duty supervisor/operations manager
- To undertake bank holiday waste collection operations (or weekend collections over the Christmas period) – additional payment paid
Benefits
- 29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Free Parking
- Training and development opportunities
- Payment of one professional membership per annum
- Cycle to work + further related discounts
- Season ticket loan
- Health insurance plan after 1 years’ service/ Dental after 3 years' service
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Salary
Please note that Runnymede Borough Council is currently undertaking a pay and grading review, which is expected to be implemented during the summer. The successful applicant will be appointed under the Council’s current grading and salary structure and, following implementation of the new framework, will be assimilated into the revised pay structure in line with all existing employees.
This grading in the new pay structure for this role will be RBC4 £34,388 - £37,589.
We are looking for an qualified and experienced HGV Waste Collections Operations Driver to join our team who can provide exceptional customer service and quality of service. We are looking for exceptional candidates with a range of skills including:
- Health & Safety awareness
- Working as part of a team
- Take proactive attitude to work, demonstrating initiative and using good judgement
- Take a customer service approach to service delivery
- Experience of using in cab software route systems
Interviews dates: Week commencing 17th August 2026
Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We continually strive to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.
From March 2027, Runnymede Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey Unitary Council as part of the Local Government Reorganisation across Surrey. West Surrey will bring together the full range of local government services under one organisation, creating simpler, more efficient and more responsive services for our communities.
As one of the largest unitary authorities in the country, West Surrey will serve a diverse population across a region with a strong economy, vibrant communities, and significant opportunities for growth and innovation. The scale and variety of our work will provide a wide range of career pathways, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to shaping an ambitious, modern, resident‑focused council. It is an exciting time to join us as we build West Surrey together.
Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.
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