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Waste and Recycling Level 1 - Driver

Fix Space175 open roles

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£13 an hour
Where
Rhayader, United Kingdom
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Waste and Recycling Level 1 - Driver

Temporary Contract – 12 Weeks – Possibility of Extension

Job Details

Client: Powys County Council Service: Waste and Recycling Services / Highways, Transport and Recycling Order reference: OR121240 Grade: Level 1 Vacancies: 10 Contract: Temporary Contract – 12 Weeks – Possibility of Extension Dates: 9 November 2026 to 31 January 2027 Hours: 37 per week PAYE rate: £13.46 per hour

Working Pattern and Location

Base: Rhayader Depot, Station Road, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5AW. This is a depot-based waste and recycling operations role. The Council has not supplied shift start and finish times or details of the specific vehicle type. Both must be confirmed before an assignment is agreed.

Job Overview

Powys County Council is recruiting Waste and Recycling Level 1 Drivers to support its Waste and Recycling Services team during a temporary period of annual leave cover. The role is based at Rhayader Depot and is expected to support waste and recycling collection operations.

Job description information: The Matrix order contains only 'Please Add JD'. The responsibilities below are examples normally associated with this job title, not a confirmed Council specification. Duties and vehicle requirements must be checked with the hiring team.

Important – Please Read Carefully

The position is titled Driver, but the Council has not specified the required driving licence category, vehicle weight, Driver CPC requirements, or shift pattern. Applicants must state which licence categories they hold. No specific category is represented as mandatory until the Council confirms it. This role may involve outdoor and physically active work.

Key Responsibilities – Indicative Only

  • Support the waste and recycling collection service from the Rhayader depot.
  • Drive or assist on assigned collection routes, subject to the vehicle type and appropriate authorisation.
  • Work with colleagues to ensure collections are carried out safely and efficiently.
  • Assist with moving or handling waste and recycling containers where relevant to the assigned duties.
  • Carry out relevant safety checks and report defects or hazards to a supervisor.
  • Follow traffic, site, manual handling and health and safety procedures.
  • Report collection issues and maintain records if required.
  • Maintain a professional approach while working in public areas.

These indicative responsibilities are subject to confirmation by Powys County Council.

Essential Requirements

  • Ability to travel reliably to Rhayader Depot for allocated shifts.
  • Availability for the stated 37-hour week and temporary assignment.
  • Ability to work safely and collaboratively in an operational environment.
  • Willingness to carry out relevant outdoor duties and follow health and safety guidance.
  • Appropriate driving qualification and authorisation for the assigned vehicle, once confirmed by the Council.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience

  • Waste collection, refuse or recycling service experience.
  • Previous commercial or operational driving experience.
  • Outdoor manual work, collection rounds or depot operations.
  • Awareness of road safety and safe loading or manual handling.

Additional Information

Supplier submission deadline: 8 November 2026. Target interview: 9 November 2026, on site at Rhayader Depot. Maximum CVs per agency: 5. At candidate submission: Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. On offer acceptance: Confidentiality Agreement, Criminal Convictions Declaration and Contract / Key Information Document. IR35: Inside, according to Matrix. Exact duties, shift times and licence requirements need Council confirmation.

Disclaimer

On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role.

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

Job Reference: OR121240

Strict Screening Questions

  1. What driving licence categories do you hold (for example B, C1, C or C+E), and are they current?
  2. Do you hold Driver CPC and a digital tachograph card, if applicable to your licence and work?
  3. Have you previously worked in waste collection, recycling, refuse operations or commercial driving?
  4. Can you reliably attend Rhayader Depot, Station Road LD6 5AW for every scheduled shift?
  5. Are you willing and able to work outdoors and assist with physical collection duties where required?
  6. Can you work 37 hours per week from 9 November 2026 through 31 January 2027?
  7. Are you able to attend an on-site interview at Rhayader Depot on 9 November 2026?
  8. Do you have the right to work in the UK and can you provide evidence before submission?

Skills

Waste and Recycling, Waste Collection, Refuse Operations, Driving, Depot Operations, Road Safety, Manual Handling, Teamwork, Outdoor Work, Vehicle Safety

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