HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver Loader

• East Suffolk Services Limited Ufford Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6ET
• 34094 - 37225 per annum
• Four-day working week
• 40 hours per week (Tuesday - Friday)
• Permanent

Join our team and help keep our communities clean and safe as part of East Suffolk Services Limited.

At East Suffolk Services we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district. We are a new growing organisation full of energy ambition and purpose. As part of our team you will play an important role in helping us shape high-quality efficient services that people rely on every single day. This is more than just a job. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and give back to your local community.

We currently have an opportunity to join our Waste and Recycling team as a HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver / Loader.

Your role

Enjoy a 4-day working week while playing a vital role in supporting to keep our streets clean and tidy and supporting the local community. You will be responsible for driving HGV Class 2 Refuse Collection Vehicles and loading refuse recycling garden food waste and sacks onto the lorry; always prioritising health safety and excellent customer care.

As the Driver for your round you will also act as chargehand taking accountability for the vehicle and crew each addition youll assist with in-cab technology ensuring accurate and timely completion of all information related to your route.

What you will need

You will need to hold a full UK Drivers License an LGV Class 2 Category C licence and a valid driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).

If you are reliable enjoy working as part of a team have a keen awareness of health and safety and dont mind physical work in all weather conditions we would love to hear from you.

Thinking of joining us Heres why you should

At East Suffolk Services we truly value our employees. We understand that the backbone of any companys success will always be its people and that our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals supporting their development and retaining them within our organisation. Thats why we are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work.

We value our staff

In addition to a competitive salary we offer a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your health development and lifestyle.

These include:

• A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life one of the UKs leading providers; including online access to UK-based GPs plus life insurance.
• A competitive matched pension scheme through Royal London.
• Access to a wide range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives including mental health resources and specialist counselling.
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals.
• Exclusive discounts on the latest tech (smartphones TVs laptops) holidays and travel fashion health and beauty and more.
• A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute in a way that suits you.

For more information on our fantastic benefits scheme see ouremployee benefits brochure (pdf).

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact us by emailing:

Closing date: 11.30 pm 26 August 2026.

Interview date:week commencing 7 September 2026 (Provisional).

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early at our discretion so would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the vacancy. Interviews may therefore take place earlier than the date advertised.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the advert and theJob Description and Person Specification (Word).

Step 2 -We are accepting CVs (Curriculum Vitae) as applications for this post. Please complete an online application and upload your CV as part of this process. Please note our usualSupporting Statement template (Word) is not required for this post.