LGV Driver / Loader

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Burnley
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Cat C Licence Digital Tachograph Card Driver CPC Refuse Vehicle Driving Team Leadership Health & Safety Compliance Waste Collection Daily Vehicle Checks

FULL DESCRIPTION

LGV Driver / Loader

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Burnley, BB10

Salary: £14.88 per hour

Hours: 39.50 hours per week (Full-time, 4 days Mon-Thu)

Job Type: Permanent

More details

As an LGV Driver / Loader at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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.

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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to apply

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