HGV Driver LBS

Civic Recruitment Limited; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Local Authority driver to operate waste collection vehicles in Surrey Heath, United Kingdom. You will work with a Loader to complete rounds safely, on time and in line with health and safety standards.

Applicants must hold a Full UK Driving Licence, Category C licence, and Driver CPC with a Digital Tachograph Card. The role requires teamwork, good route planning and flexibility to finish after 2:00pm when needed.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Category C (Class 2) Licence is required.
• Driver CPC is required.
• Digital Tachograph Card is required.
• Manual Handling qualification is preferred.
• Health & Safety certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of safe driving practices is essential.
• Good route planning and time management skills are important.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and operate refuse collection (dustcart) vehicles.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Follow and plan collection routes to ensure all collections are completed.
• Assist with loading duties when required.
• Work closely with Loaders and other team members to deliver an efficient service.
• Adhere to health and safety policies, including manual handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with driving regulations.
• Provide a professional service when interacting with the public.
• Be flexible and able to work beyond the contracted finish time when required.

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

CategoryC (Class 2) Licence

Valid Driver CPC

Valid Digital Tachograph Card

Manual Handling qualification

Health & Safety certification

Strong understanding of safe driving practices

Good route planning and time management

Ability to work in a small team

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Surrey Heath, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/06/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation.  That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector‑specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well‑positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

1 month contract with a Local Authority

Candidates must bring their Driver CPC and DigitalTachograph Card for inspection at interview.

Job Purpose

To operate waste collection vehicles safely and support the delivery of efficient waste and recycling collection services. Working alongside a Loader, the Driver will ensure collection rounds are completed safely, on time and in accordance with health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Safelydrive and operate refuse collection (dustcart) vehicles.
• Completedaily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Followand plan collection routes to ensure all collections are completed.
• Assistwith loading duties when required.
• Workclosely with Loaders and other team members to deliver an efficientservice.
• Adhereto all health and safety policies, including manual handling procedures.
• Maintainaccurate records and comply with driving regulations.
• Providea professional service when interacting with members of the public.
• Workflexibly and beyond the contracted finish time of 2:00pm whenoperationally required.

Experience

• Previousexperience driving dustcarts or similar large commercial vehicles.
• Experienceworking within waste management, environmental services or a relatedfield.
• Experienceworking as part of a team in an operational environment.
• Previousexperience working for a Local Authority.
• Experiencewith refuse collection and loading activities.

Qualifications & Licences

• FullUK Driving Licence.
• CategoryC (Class 2) Licence.
• ValidDriver CPC.
• ValidDigital Tachograph Card.
• ManualHandling qualification (training can be provided).
• Health& Safety certification.
• Strongunderstanding of safe driving practices.
• Goodroute planning and time management skills.
• Abilityto work effectively within a small, established team.
• Goodcommunication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibleand reliable approach to work.
• Physicallyfit and able to undertake loading duties when required.

Additional Information

• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• ManualHandling training will be provided.
• DriverAssistant training can be provided where required.
• Candidatesmust be flexible and prepared to work beyond the contracted finish time of2:00pm to ensure collection rounds are completed.
• Interviewswill take place at the above location and will last approximately 30minutes.
• Candidatesmust bring their Driver CPC and DigitalTachograph Card forinspection at interview.
• Weoperate on a bi‑weekly payment schedule.
• Closingdate: 1 st July – early applications are encouraged