HGV Driver/Loader
Adur & Worthing Councils
Adur, West Sussex; Worthing, West Sussex
* Salary: £31,537-£36,363 per year
* Permanent
* Full-time
* Closing date: 18th September 2025
* Interviews: To Be Confirmed
HGV Driver/Loader
* Post No: 7215
* Salary: Starting from £31,537 to £36,363 p.a.
* Grade: Grade 5
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Place of work: Commerce Way, Lancing
Do you like to be outside in the fresh air all day? Are you into staying fit and healthy? Do you love an early finish every day? We are currently recruiting for a physically fit HGV driver to join our friendly team, working in Adur and Worthing collecting refuse from householders and local businesses. The post holder will be responsible for driving a HGV kerbside vehicle and loading within a team of 3 Refuse Operatives, ensuring a quality kerbside service in the Adur and Worthing areas.
Ideally, the successful candidate will hold a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in waste management operations and be able to demonstrate knowledge of local authority refuse and recycling operations; however training will be provided for those who have a willingness to learn. You should have an understanding of performance, risk and reputation management while working within the guidelines of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. This is a physically demanding role and you will be required to undertake basic health and safety and manual handling training. You will work in all weather conditions and must be prepared for this; it is essential that you are an effective team player.
* Candidates must have a full category C HGV licence with no more than three penalty points
* A knowledge of the local area
What’s it like to work as part of a team of Refuse Operatives? What do our staff say about working here?
* "The best aspect of the job is the hours. We start early and finish early"
* "We like to look out for the residents"
What do we offer in return?
* Continued CPC Training
* HGV Medicals
* Taco Cards
For more information, contact Mark Quartly on 01273 263145. Adur & Worthing Councils are committed to supporting care leavers in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting essential criteria. To be considered, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver within your CV.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, who meet the essential criteria, will be offered an interview. Staff are our most important asset and we therefore provide a benefits package including:
* Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holidays
* Local Government Pension
* Training & development
* Occupational Health
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Employee resource groups/networks
* Buddy Support Programme
* Flexible working options
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, valuing and respecting contributions. We offer family-friendly, inclusive policies and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Equal Opportunities
Adur and Worthing Councils are equal opportunities employers and encourage applications from people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, people of any religion or belief, sexual orientation and job sharers. Work base location is indicated, but you may be asked to work at any location within the Adur District and Worthing Borough Council Service area as required.
Additional Information
This vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.
How to apply
To apply, please use the Apply Online link. No CVs or applications from agencies accepted.
Adur & Worthing Councils
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