HGV driver/loader

Adur & Worthing Councils; Worthing; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Local Government Pension

Training & development

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Adur & Worthing Councils is seeking a qualified HGV Driver/Loader in Worthing, West Sussex. The role involves collecting refuse from householders and local businesses in Adur and Worthing.

You will drive a kerbside HGV and work in a three-person team, with a focus on early finish and outdoor work. This permanent, full-time position offers a Grade 5 scale and 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must hold full category C HGV licence with no more than three penalty points.
• Knowledge of the local area.
• NVQ Level 2 in waste management operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive a HGV kerbside vehicle and load within a team of 3 Refuse Operatives.
• Ensure a quality kerbside refuse service in Adur and Worthing areas.
• Work in all weather conditions and participate in health and safety training.

Skills

HGV licence

Local area knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 in waste management operations

Job description

HGV Driver/Loader

Adur & Worthing Councils

• Location: Worthing, West Sussex
• Salary: £32,578-37,563 per year
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time

6 hours ago

Job Introduction

Post title: HGV Driver/Loader

Post No: TBC

Salary

Starting from £32,578 to £37,563 p.a.

Scale / Band

Grade 5

Hours

37 hours per week

Place of work

Commerce Way, Lancing

Closing date

24th September 2026 at 23.55 pm

Interviews

TBC

Description

Do you like to be outside in the fresh air all day? Are you into staying fit and healthy? Do you love an early finish every day? We are currently recruiting for a physically fit, HGV driver/loader to join our friendly team, working in Adur and Worthing collecting refuse from householders and local businesses.

The post holder will be responsible for driving a HGV kerbside vehicle and loading within a team of 3 Refuse Operatives, ensuring a quality kerbside service in the Adur and Worthing areas.

Ideally, the successful candidate will hold a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in waste management operations and be able to demonstrate a knowledge of local authority refuse and recycling operation, however training will be provided for those who have a willingness to learn! You will ideally have an understanding of performance, risk and reputation management whilst working within the guidelines outlined in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

This is a physically demanding role and you will be required to undertake basic health and safety and manual handling training. You will be working in all weather conditions, therefore you must be prepared for this and it is also essential that you are an effective team player.

Essential Skills

• To hold full category C HGV licence with no more than three penalty points
• A knowledge of the local area

Desirable Skills

• A knowledge of local authority refuse and recycling operations
• Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in waste management operations
• Have an understanding of Performance, Risk and Reputation Management
• Working knowledge of the relevant sections of the H&SWA 1974

Staff Testimonials

The best aspect of the job is the hours. We start early and finish early

We like to look out for the residents

What We Offer

Job specific:

• Continued CPC Training
• HGV Medicals
• Taco Cards

Contact

For more information, contact Mark Quartly on 01273 263145

Additional Information

At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.

Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:

• Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
• Local Government Pension
• Training & development
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee resource groups/networks
• Buddy Support Programme
• Flexible working options

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other's contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Fair, Green & Local - Please see link below to our corporate plan with our key priorities for Adur and Worthing (2025-2028):