3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
* An experienced and reliable HGV Waste Collection Driver is required on a temporary basis to support waste and recycling services during a period of annual leave cover.
* The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy goods vehicles, supervising a small team, and delivering essential waste collection services to the community.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
* Drive HGV vehicles for domestic, food, trade, bulky waste, and recycling collections.
* Supervise a small team of loaders or drivers during rounds.
* Operate manual and automatic refuse and recycling equipment.
* Collect, sort, and load items including paper, glass, cans, textiles, etc.
* Deliver leaflets, bins, caddies, sacks, and containers to households.
* Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects to Fleet Management.
* Ensure vehicle cleanliness (interior and exterior) is maintained to a high standard.
* Use in-cab technology to support efficient route completion.
* Provide polite and professional interaction with members of the public.
* Work in all weather conditions and complete rounds before finishing for the day.
* Assist with other cleansing or transfer station duties if required.
* Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including safe reversing procedures.
* Work bank holidays (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day).
* Comply with all relevant driving legislation including tachograph usage.
Skills/Experience:
* Experience operating HGV vehicles in waste or recycling services.
* Ability to supervise and lead a small operational team.
* Knowledge of vehicle safety checks and reporting procedures.
* Experience with in-cab route/collection systems is desirable.
* Good communication and customer service skills.
* High level of physical fitness – able to work outdoors in all weather.
* Awareness of health and safety requirements in a driving and waste environment.
* Understanding of tachograph use and driving regulations.
Additional Information:
* The closing date: 22/08/2025.
* Valid HGV driving licence.
• Valid HGV driving licence.