HGV Waste Collection Driver

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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.

Job Description
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.

Requirements
• 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.

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