Waste Collection Round Leader

Job Description

Waste Collection Round Leader (2 posts)

Salary: £34,638 - £39,309 per annum

Grade: D

Permanent Contract

37 Hours per Week 

We are looking for a reliable, qualified and self-motivated HGV Driver to join the Waste & Recycling Team as a Waste Collection Round Leader.

As a Round Leader of a small crew, you will have good communication and customer service skills to enable you to engage with colleagues and members of the public in a polite and professional manner.

You must be a team player, quick learner and able to carry out a range of duties including: Use of the vehicles in cab devices,  moving, handling and loading of refuse , recycling, garden and food waste. You will be expected to to work with minimum supervision.   

The work involves driving, operating machinery and heavy manual labour therefore you must be physically fit and mobile. 

Experience of rear-steer vehicles would be advantageous. A willingness to train and use a wide variety of vehicles and equipment is essential

Essential Qualifications:

The role will involve safely driving HGVs and other Council vehicles. It is essential you hold a valid HGV Driving License Class-C and a valid Driver's Qualification Card (DQC) and have the skills required to manoeuvre large vehicles in restricted and difficult areas. 

DBS: A DBS is not required for this post. 

Benefits of Working with Us 

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable) 
• Ongoing training and professional development 
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support 
• Staff discounts and local offers 
• A supportive and inclusive working environment 

Important Dates 

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 10th September 2026

Closing Date (Internal Only): 27th September 2026

Interview Date: To be Confirmed 

Additional Information 

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: 

Samantha Murphy - Waste & Recycling Operations Manager

[email removed]

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below: 

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. 

About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough. 

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council