HGV Driver Operative in Liverpool

Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/42657/1828

Number of Positions: 4

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 35 Hours per week, 6:30am - 2:00pm

Location: Newton Road, Liverpool, L13 3HS

Closing Date: 31/05/2026

Job Category: Refuse & Recycling

Region / Division: Liverpool

Business Unit: Neighbourhoods & Housing

A bit about us: Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world‑famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, good schools and beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

Join our team as an HGV Driver Operative to support the effective delivery of Liverpool's frontline waste services – Domestic, Recycling, Food Waste, Communal and Commercial Waste.

Responsibilities:

• The role involves driving and operating heavy goods vehicles and other vehicles in line with relevant legislation, company policies and procedures.
• Carrying out daily waste collections efficiently, planning routes to maximise productivity, and ensuring waste is processed correctly through transfer stations and that all collections are completed in line with targets, including any requirement to return to properties.
• Responsible for vehicle checks, using handheld equipment to record and document activities, adhering to health and safety procedures, and supporting both planned and reactive operational tasks.
• Undertaking operative functions such as presenting items for collection in the vehicle using appropriate tools and safe manual handling methods, and where appropriate safely operating the vehicle mechanism for loading and emptying and returning receptacles to place of origin once emptied.

Qualifications:

• We’re looking for experienced HGV drivers who hold a Category C licence and a Driver Qualification Card, with knowledge of health and safety and previous HGV driving experience in a work environment.
• Strong communication skills, the ability to manage your workload, and a proactive approach to customer service are essential.
• Note – this is an HGV Driver Operative role; you may be required to undertake both HGV driving duties and operative duties; it is not solely a driving position.

Our Offer to You:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) – option to purchase further days.
• Agile working (role dependent) – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
• Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high‑quality learning.
• Health and Wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted Gym Memberships.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. For candidates requiring reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.