7.5 Tonne Driver
South Hams District CouncilTotnes, England
Overview
This is a local council role (full time) with South Hams District Council based in Totnes. The advertised salary is £25,000 to £29,999 per year. Applications close on 20 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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7.5T Waste Operations Driver / Loader
Torr Quarry and Ivybridge Depots
Early starts, early finishes – enjoy your afternoons and be home every day.
Are you a qualified 7.5T driver looking for a secure, permanent role where you can make a real difference to local communities?
We are looking for reliable and motivated 7.5T Waste Operations Drivers/Loaders to join our Waste and Recycling Team based at our Torr Quarry and Ivybridge depots. As part of a supportive team, you'll play a vital role in keeping our communities clean, safe and environmentally responsible.
No previous waste or recycling experience? That’s absolutely fine. If you have a valid C1 licence, Driver CPC and a positive attitude, we’ll provide the training and support you need.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Permanent, stable employment
- Local routes – home every day
- Full training provided
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to provide an essential frontline service to local communities
What You'll Be Doing
- Driving waste, recycling and cleansing vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes
- Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and ensuring your vehicle is roadworthy
- Supporting waste and recycling collections when required
- Supervising and working alongside collection crews
- Using a mobile tablet to record work and report collection issues
- Providing excellent customer service when interacting with residents
- Working safely and following all health and safety procedures
What We're Looking For
- Valid UK driving licence with Category C1 entitlement
- Current Driver CPC qualification
- Digital Tachograph Card
- Good communication and customer service skills
- A reliable and safety-focused approach
- Ability to work as part of a team
Is This Role For You?
This is an active outdoor role that combines driving with practical work and teamwork. It's ideal for someone who enjoys being out and about rather than sitting behind a desk, takes pride in delivering a valuable public service and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.
Working outdoors all year round is part of the role as we keep essential waste and recycling services running for our communities.
For further details please contact Andy Patton, Operations Manager on 01803 861158 or email andy.patton@swdevon.gov.uk
Applications will be reviewed as we receive them. Previous applicants need not apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
How this role compares
We hold 272 council vacancies in England that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,070. This role pays less than about 96% of them.
There are 4,906 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 292 of them in England.
You have 11 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 24 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
South Hams District Council has 5 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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