HGV Class 2 Driver & Team Lead – Waste & Recycling

Huntingdonshire District Council; Hartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

PPE & training

Community impact

icare values

Job summary

Huntingdonshire District Council is seeking a reliable HGV Class 2 Driver to join our frontline team. You will drive and lead a crew on daily rounds, conduct vehicle checks and log issues with in‑cab tech, while engaging respectfully with residents and businesses across the district.

When not driving, you will assist with loading bins and perform outdoor duties in all weather. This role supports essential community services and promotes a safety‑first culture in a busy local authority

Qualifications

• HGV Class C Licence is required.
• CPC Qualification is required.
• Valid Tacho Digicard is required.
• A strong work ethic, good communication skills, and a safety‑first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate collection vehicles, lead your crew on daily rounds, perform vehicle checks and log issues using in‑cab tech.
• Support the team by loading bins and working outdoors in all weather when not driving.
• Engage with the public in a polite and professional manner.
• Contribute to safe, efficient waste and recycling collections.

Skills

HGV Class C Licence

CPC Qualification

Tacho Digicard

Strong work ethic

Good communication

Safety-minded

Job description

Huntingdonshire District Council is seeking a reliable HGV Class 2 Driver to join our frontline team. You will drive and lead a crew on daily rounds, conduct vehicle checks and log issues with in‑cab tech, while engaging respectfully with residents and businesses across the district.

When not driving, you will assist with loading bins and perform outdoor duties in all weather. This role supports essential community services and promotes a safety‑first culture in a busy local authority