HGV Driver

neway international; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable waste management company in Greater London is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to join their team. The role involves safe operation of dustcarts, ensuring timely waste collection, and working collaboratively with loaders. Ideal candidates will have a CPC Driving Qualification and a valid UK driving licence, with previous experience in local authority or waste services preferred. This is a temporary role to address increased demand.

Qualifications

• Previous dustcart driving experience, ideally within local authority or waste services.
• CPC Driving Qualification is required.
• A valid UK driving licence must be held.

Responsibilities

• Operate dustcarts safely and efficiently.
• Work alongside loaders and assist when required.
• Plot and follow collection routes for timely completion.
• Flexibly manage work hours to complete all collections.
• Maintain effective communication within the team.
• Undergo Manual Handling training as provided.
• Support compliant waste collection operations.

Skills

Dustcart driving experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Flexibility and collaboration

Communication skills

Education

CPC Driving Qualification

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Neway International have a vacancy for an HGV Driver to join our client based with Southwark Council. Southwark Council is seeking an HGV Driver to join the Waste & Cleansing team within the Environment, Sustainability and Leisure directorate. This temporary role has been created to meet increased workload demands and will involve dustcart driving, working alongside loaders, and ensuring timely completion of waste collection rounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate dustcarts safely and efficiently, preferably with prior local authority or waste services experience.
• Work alongside loaders and assist with loading when required.
• Plot and follow daily collection routes to ensure rounds are completed on time.
• Work flexibly, including beyond contracted hours, to ensure all collections are completed.
• Maintain strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a small, settled team.
• Undertake Manual Handling training (provided).
• Support safe and compliant waste collection operations.

Requirements

• Previous dustcart driving experience (local authority or waste services preferred).
• CPC Driving Qualification.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services.