Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 1929.29 per annum
Worker Type: Off site Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £28,598 – £31,022 per annum (Pro rata for part time)
Location: Eastcroft Depot, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3AH
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
Waste & Cleansing HGV/LGV Driver
Ready to take the wheel and lead from the front?
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Waste & Cleansing HGV/LGV Driver to join our frontline team. In this role, you’ll be more than just a driver- you’ll be a leader, ensuring essential services run smoothly and keeping Nottingham clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.
What you’ll do
1. Drive and take responsibility for our Waste & Cleansing vehicles (up to HGV)
2. Lead and support a crew of up to 4 operatives, mentoring new drivers and helping the team succeed
3. Deliver a wide range of services: refuse, recycling, street cleansing, and winter gritting support
4. Always ensure safety – for yourself, your crew, and the public
5. Carry out daily vehicle checks, basic maintenance, and keep vehicles roadworthy and presentable
6. Use in-cab systems to keep services efficient and responsive
7. Work flexibly across the city (and surrounding areas), in all weathers, as part of a dedicated public service team
Guaranteed Interview if you meet these 3 requirements:
8. Hold a Category C (HGV Class II) driving licence
9. Have a valid Driver CPC card
10. Experience/knowledge of the safe operation and driving vehicles such as refuse collection vehicles, gritters and mainline sweepers
Why join us?
At Nottingham City Council, you’ll be part of a team that’s essential to the everyday life of our city. We’ll support you with:
11. Competitive pay and benefits
12. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – one of the most generous in the UK
13. Training and ongoing development, including mentoring opportunities
14. A strong, supportive team culture with clear values
15. A role with real purpose – keeping Nottingham clean, safe, and sustainable
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At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the for applicants page.
For informal enquiries please contact Chidi Egenti, by telephone on 07950945695 or by email
Closing Date: 21st February 2026
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: Every Friday until advert closes.
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