Refuse Driver


Company:	Boston Borough Council
Salary:	£30,219 to £33,571 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Boston, PE21 8QR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Join the Waste Services team at Boston Borough Council and help deliver an essential frontline service to our communities.

As a Refuse Driver, you will play a key role in keeping Boston clean and supporting environmental services across the borough. This is a hands-on role working outdoors in all weather conditions, as part of a dedicated team.

We're looking for someone who:

Enjoys working outdoors and as part of a team.

Takes pride in providing a reliable service to residents.

Has a safety-focused approach to work.

Is committed to delivering excellent customer service.

Full training will be provided through our induction programme.

Requirements

Category C LGV driving entitlement.

Valid Driver CPC qualification.

Previous LGV driving experience.

Previous waste collection experience or a relevant qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 5:30am start.

Some Saturday and bank holiday working required.

Flexibility is needed to support service delivery.

In return, we offer a competitive benefits package, career-average pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, ongoing CPC training and opportunities to develop your career.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Lee Sargent on 07889 103720.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life

Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme*

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy*

Car mileage reimbursement*

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Long Service Recognition*

Salary sacrifice car scheme roles over 33k*

*Certain restrictions may apply

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.

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