Driver / Waste Collector

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 29 September 2025

Closing Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC4 £25,885.80 - £28,175.91

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week - working 4 days out of 5 on a rolling day off each week, 9 hours per day 07:00-16:30

Location: Based at Cupar Depot

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a

Supporting Statement

which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the

How to Apply

section of our Career Site.

Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.

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Job Details

You must hold a current valid LGV category 'C' driving licence, Digital tachograph driver card and current driver CPC. Good working knowledge of LGV driving related legislation is essential.

You will earn a competitive salary

of £25,885.80 to £28,175.91

and have access to a range of benefits, including:

Access to and support with training and development opportunities and qualifications for the job.

Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!

Access to an occupational pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and flexible working opportunities.

The job involves either:

driving an LGV refuse collection vehicle for the effective and efficient completion of daily waste collection quotas and be responsible for allocated vehicles and/or

Meeting daily waste collection quotas working as part of a team. As a Waste Collector you must be capable of walking up to 8 miles per day. Uplifting domestic and commercial waste containers, wheeled containers, sacks or loose waste (which can involve odorous materials) in all weather conditions, including severe weather lasting several days. When required, drive and be responsible for allocated vehicles.

The Person

You must be capable of manual outdoor working in all weathers, have physical working dexterity and a flexible approach towards carrying out a range of tasks. You should be a team worker with have clear verbal communication skills and a 'can-do' approach to help resolve problems

You must be able to provide regular and effective service.

In Fife Council How We Work Matters. You will be responsible for being a role model by displaying and promoting behaviours that are expected of all Council employees.

Further Information

Role Profile -

When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and describe how you meet the essential and desirable criteria

Role Profile

How We Work Matters -

Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our

How We Work Matters

behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits -

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.

Directorate Information -

Council Department information

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"We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8th October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with Hiring Managers and learn more about the type of vacancies that are available and what it's like to work in local government. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams who can offer help with our online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more."

For Further Information Contact: Jennifer Crawford -