We are about to see the biggest changes to waste and recycling which will impact our residents in Ipswich and all our businesses.

It’s an exciting time to join us!

We are seeking various operational positions to join us in March 2026 and to be part the Council’s refuse and cleansing team.

Refuse Cat C Drivers

Refuse Relief Drivers

You will need

• Category C driving licence and driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) card
• To be able to load refuse bins each day
• Confidence in using handheld tablets to record information (training will be provided)
• Able to demonstrate self-awareness and confident approach to health and safety
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Effective communications skills
• Experience in working as a team with a can-do attitude
• Early starts from 5am and variations to finishing times required.

If you have the skills and experience required, we want to hear from you!

These opportunities are full time and part time (minimum of 2 days a week)

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym access, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

Please contact us for more information about these opportunities – wasterecruitment@ipswich.gov.uk

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification

The selection process will be an interview. 

The interview process will be carried out in person.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.

Please not CVs are not accepted.