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LGV Driver / Loader Salary - £15.40 per hour Hours - 39.50 hours per week Location & Postcode - Burnley Depot, BB10 2TJAs an LGV Driver / Loader at FCC Environment, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality recycling and waste collection services across the Burnley contract. You will be responsible for driving up to a 26-tonne refuse/recycling vehicle, leading a crew of loaders, ensuring safe operations at all times, and supporting the loading of materials when required. This position involves flexibility, teamwork and a strong commitment to safety and customer service.This vacancy is for a full-time position, working four days per week, Monday to Thursday. Our promise to you - Competitive salary- 20 days' annual leave, including bank holidays- Pension scheme- On-the-job training and progression- Recognition scheme- Refer a friend scheme- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership and more (where applicable)- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform What will you be doing? - Driving a refuse/recycling vehicle (up to 26-tonne rigid)- Collecting various waste streams, including residual waste, food waste, glass, cans, plastic, paper and card- Leading a team of up to three loaders- Conducting daily vehicle checks and completing all associated documentation- Managing incidents, reporting, assisted collections and RDCs- Ensuring Health & Safety processes are followed at council tipping points- Loading, as well as driving, as required- Assisting with depot and vehicle cleaning when required- Sorting and collecting glass boxes when necessary- Working flexibly in line with operational needs What are we looking for? - Valid Cat C licence- Valid digital tachograph card- Completion of 35 hours Driver CPC- Reliable, trustworthy and courteous to the public- Ability to use own initiative and follow clear instructions- Ability to take charge of a small team- Knowledge of the local Burnley area is beneficial (but not essential) About us We are FCC Environment, one of the UK's leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, we're on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. How to apply So, if you want to advance your career as an LGV Driver / Loader, please apply via the button shown.

HGV Driver Team Leader Temporary Contract Job Details Client: Monmouthshire County Council Service Area: Recycling and Waste Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: 15 June 2026 Duration: 12 weeks Working Pattern Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 15:00 Friday: 07:00 - 14:30 Includes bank holidays, except 25-26 December and 1 January. Location Base Location: Abergavenny Monmouthshire Location may change in future depending on service requirements. Pay PAYE Rate: £14.84 per hour Job Overview Monmouthshire County Council is seeking 2 HGV Driver Team Leaders to support the delivery of recycling and waste collections across the county. This is a frontline driving and team leadership role. The successful candidate will drive Refuse Collection Vehicles and other vehicles, oversee loaders, ensure collections are completed safely and efficiently, complete vehicle checks, report defects, maintain route safety, ensure PPE compliance and act as the public-facing lead for the crew. The role requires a clean and current LGV Category C licence , up-to-date Driver CPC , relevant experience in a similar role, and the ability to lead an effective waste collection team. Important - Please Read Carefully This role requires a clean current LGV Category C licence and up-to-date Driver CPC . You must have relevant HGV / LGV driving experience, ideally within recycling, waste, refuse collection, street cleansing or local authority frontline services , and be willing to lead loaders as part of a collection crew. Candidates without an LGV Category C licence and team leadership / waste collection experience are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities Drive Refuse Collection Vehicles and other recycling/waste vehicles Lead loaders and ensure collections are carried out safely and efficiently Complete food waste, garden waste, residual waste, hygiene waste, dry recycling and trade waste collections Ensure scheduled collections are completed, including assisted collections and extra allocations Carry out daily vehicle safety checks Record and report vehicle defects immediately Ensure crews wear PPE and follow safe working practices Ensure receptacles are returned correctly after collection Ensure spillages are cleaned up and contamination procedures are followed Monitor route risks and report any new hazards Report accidents, incidents and near misses promptly Ensure vehicles are clean and fuelled at the end of the day Complete all required documentation accurately and on time Act as safeguarding lead for the team and report concerns Use issued technology correctly and report any defects Support route optimisation and service improvement projects Work from other depots when operationally required Deputise for the Deputy Supervisor when required Carry out other duties such as loading, litter collection, sandbagging or winter gritting when needed Essential Experience & Skills Clean current LGV Category C licence Up-to-date Driver CPC Relevant experience in a similar HGV / LGV driving role Experience or willingness to lead an effective team Good understanding of health and safety requirements Ability to follow H&S policies and safe working procedures Ability to work without close supervision Good communication skills Understanding of recycling and waste services Ability to supervise colleagues and ensure safe, professional collections Commitment to quality recycling service and public engagement Flexible approach to duties and service needs Willingness to undertake relevant training Ability to work outside core hours when required Desirable Welsh language skills Previous local authority waste collection experience Experience driving Refuse Collection Vehicles Experience supervising loaders or frontline operational crews Additional Information This role does not require a DBS check. Bank holidays are considered normal working days for recycling and waste operations, except 25-26 December and 1 January. Bank holiday working is paid at double time plus accrual of a bank holiday leave day. Disclaimer On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.