HGV Driver (Class 2) – Hook Lift Training Available

Pertemps Contracts; Warwick; On-site; GBP 43,196,025 - 46,930,699; Full time

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to join its Waste Management Operations Team across Warwickshire. The role involves safe transport of skips and waste materials between Household Waste Recycling Centres and transfer stations, with training available for Hook Lift operations.

You will work outdoors in all weather, complete daily checks, and ensure compliance with transport and health and safety regulations while supporting a busy waste and recycling network.

Qualifications

• HGV (LGV) licence valid (Class 2 or above).
• Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card required/supported.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours Regulations and Road Transport legislation.
• Experience with Hook Lift (Skip Loader) is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and perform manual handling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work weekends/bank holidays and variable shifts.
• Strong communication skills and professional conduct with public and colleagues.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental best practice.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV vehicles across Warwickshire's Waste Management network.
• Load, transport and unload skips and waste containers; operate Hook Lift where trained.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks, safety inspections, and basic maintenance.
• Complete waste transfer notes and load records.
• Support Household Waste Recycling Centres and transfer stations operations.
• Deliver and discharge materials to recycling facilities, transfer stations and landfill sites.
• Ensure compliance with Road Traffic legislation and Driver CPC requirements.
• Provide site support when not driving (plant operation, forklift duties, weighbridge tasks).
• Support seasonal operational activities (winter gritting, dust suppression, litter clearance).
• Promote high health, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

HGV Licence (LGV)

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Hook Lift operation understanding

Safe vehicle operation

Manual handling

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Communication

Health and safety commitment

Job description

Warwickshire County Council is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to join its Waste Management Operations Team across Warwickshire. The role involves safe transport of skips and waste materials between Household Waste Recycling Centres and transfer stations, with training available for Hook Lift operations.

You will work outdoors in all weather, complete daily checks, and ensure compliance with transport and health and safety regulations while supporting a busy waste and recycling network.