Active HGV Waste Collection Driver - Make a Local Impact

Doe Park Water Activities Centre; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid annual leave

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking reliable HGV drivers to join our Waste Services team across Bradford district. This frontline role involves operating food waste collection vehicles, working outdoors in all weather, and supporting residents and businesses with a courteous service.

Ideal candidates hold a valid HGV Class 2 licence and Driver CPC, are physically fit, and work well in a team. Benefits include Local Government Pension, paid leave, and opportunities for training and overtime in a

Qualifications

• Holds a valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence and Driver CPC.
• Physically able for outdoor work and year-round duties.
• Professional driver with safe driving record and good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Drive a specialist food waste collection vehicle and other HGV collection vehicles as required.
• Collect food waste and support other waste collection services across the district.
• Work closely with your team to complete daily routes safely and efficiently.
• Help supervise crew members and ensure safe working practices are followed.
• Operate in-cab technology and collection management systems.
• Identify and record contaminated containers in line with service procedures.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Complete vehicle records, defect reports and paperwork.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC

Safe driving

Team player

Job description

Bradford Council is seeking reliable HGV drivers to join our Waste Services team across Bradford district. This frontline role involves operating food waste collection vehicles, working outdoors in all weather, and supporting residents and businesses with a courteous service.

Ideal candidates hold a valid HGV Class 2 licence and Driver CPC, are physically fit, and work well in a team. Benefits include Local Government Pension, paid leave, and opportunities for training and overtime in a