Refuse / Recycling Driver
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Refuse / Recycling Driver
Temporary Contract
Job Details
Client: Carmarthenshire County Council
Service Area: Place & Infrastructure / Waste Operations
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday
06:00 to 14:30
Start Date: 17 August 2026
End Date: 15 November 2026
Number of Roles: 10
Location
Work Base:
Stanllyd Depot
Heol Stanllyd Depot
Llanelli
Carmarthenshire
SA14 6RB
Pay
PAYE Rate: £14.82 per hour
Overtime PAYE Rate: £22.23 per hour
Bank Holiday PAYE Rate: £29.64 per hour
Job Overview
Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking Refuse / Recycling Drivers to support the Waste Operations service.
The role will involve safely and efficiently driving refuse and recycling collection vehicles ranging from 7.5 tonne to 27 tonne, supporting the collection service for residents and businesses across Carmarthenshire.
Candidates must hold a minimum Category C / Class 2 large goods vehicle licence and be confident driving refuse or recycling vehicles, carrying out daily vehicle checks, using in-cab technology, following collection routes and supervising loaders assigned to the crew.
Important - Please Read Carefully
This is a Refuse / Recycling Driver role requiring a minimum Category C / Class 2 licence.
Candidates must be confident driving refuse/recycling collection vehicles, supervising crew members, following safe systems of work and operating within health and safety requirements.
The role involves route navigation, daily defect checks, tachograph use, in-cab technology, disposal site procedures, communication with loaders and members of the public, and assisting the crew with loading where required.
No DBS check is required for this role.
Candidates without a valid Category C / Class 2 licence or refuse/recycling driving experience are unlikely to be suitable.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive allocated refuse and recycling collection vehicles safely
- Operate vehicles ranging from 7.5 tonne to 27 tonne
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and routine maintenance
- Report vehicle defects to supervisors verbally or using in-cab technology
- Ensure road safety requirements are followed at all times
- Supervise, direct and support refuse/recycling loaders assigned to the crew
- Provide instruction and guidance to the crew during collection activities
- Oversee collection round activities and resolve operational issues
- Manage issues such as parked vehicles, obstructions, communal collection points and illicit tipping
- Assist the crew with loading refuse/recycling containers where required
- Navigate collection routes effectively
- Use in-cab data and electronic technology for route management
- Use tachograph functions correctly
- Record and report route or operational issues
- Comply with safe disposal site rules for unloading and weighing
- Tip off at transfer stations, landfill sites or recycling facilities as directed
- Use initiative to resolve operational problems safely
- Report decisions and activity to the Environmental Supervisor
- Engage with the public to promote recycling messages and improve participation
- Support other crews where required
- Support efficient delivery and completion of waste and recycling collection rounds
- Follow risk management principles, safe systems of work and service procedures
- Wear required PPE and ensure crew members comply with PPE requirements
- Complete paperwork and maintain accurate records, including timesheets, work schedules and accident reports
Essential Experience & Skills
- Minimum Category C / Class 2 large goods vehicle licence
- Experience driving large goods vehicles
- Ability to drive refuse or recycling collection vehicles safely
- Ability to supervise and direct refuse/recycling loaders
- Ability to identify and report vehicle defects
- Ability to complete daily vehicle checks
- Ability to use in-cab technology
- Ability to use tachograph functions correctly
- Ability to read and follow maps
- Ability to navigate collection routes
- Good health and safety awareness
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
- Ability to record accurate, legible and timely information
- Ability to use initiative and discretion to meet deadlines and resolve difficulties
- Ability to undertake physical work for sustained periods
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
- Ability to follow daily work patterns
- Good communication skills
- Ability to maintain good working relationships
- Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
- Ability to lead a team and act on own initiative
- Willingness to comply with ongoing training requirements
- High level of concentration and observation skills
- Willingness to comply with PPE requirements
Desirable
- Refuse or recycling collection driving experience
- Experience operating power mechanisms or refuse/recycling vehicle equipment
- Experience operating various plant or machinery
- Geographical knowledge of Carmarthenshire
- Experience giving instruction and guidance to individuals or a team
- Awareness of customer care standards
- Awareness of council policies and procedures linked to staff supervision
- Welsh language skills
Additional Information
This role does not require a DBS check.
Required candidate documents include CV, Photo ID, eligibility to work, Criminal Convictions Declaration and Confidentiality Agreement.
Candidates may be asked whether they have completed an induction with Carmarthenshire County Council for this role, and if so, the date this occurred.
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.
Job Reference
RQ1763872