HGV Driver Operative

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays (32/yr

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing programs

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is hiring an HGV Driver Operative to support frontline waste services including Domestic, Recycling, Food Waste, and Commercial Waste. The role combines driving duties with operative tasks, requiring a Category C licence and DQC, plus knowledge of health and safety.

The position operates on a Monday–Friday rota (6:30am–2:00pm) with an Irregular Hours Allowance. Applications close soon; salary package includes additional benefits and allowances.

Qualifications

• Category C licence held
• Driver Qualification Card (DQC)
• Knowledge of health and safety practices
• Experience driving HGV in a work environment

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate heavy goods vehicles as part of waste collection services.
• Plan and follow routes to maximise productivity and meet targets.
• Carry out vehicle checks and document activities with handheld equipment.
• Load/empty waste receptacles using safe manual handling methods and operate loading mechanisms where required

Skills

HGV driving

Communication skills

Customer service

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

Job title:HGV Driver Operative

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

Join our team as an HGV Driver Operative to support the effective delivery of Liverpool's frontline waste services - Domestic, Recycling, Food Waste, Communal and Commercial Waste. The role of HGV Driver Operative involves driving and operating heavy goods vehicles and other vehicles in line with relevant legislation, company policies and proceduresAs a HGV Driver Operative you will be required to carry out daily waste collections efficiently, planning routes to maximise productivity, and ensuring waste is processed correctly through transfer stations and ensuring that all collections are completed in line with targets, including any requirement to return to propertiesIn the role of HGV Driver Operative, you will be responsible for vehicle checks, using handheld equipment to record and document activities, adhere to health and safety procedures, and support both planned and reactive operational tasksAs part of this role of HGV Driver Operative, you will be required to undertake operative functions presenting items for collection to the vehicle using appropriate tools and safe manual handling methods and where appropriate safely operate the vehicle mechanism for loading and emptying and return receptacles to place of origin once emptiedWe’re looking for experienced HGV drivers who hold a Category C licence and a Driver Qualification Card, with knowledge of health and safety and previous HGV driving experience in a work environment. Strong communication skills, the ability to manage your workload, and a proactive approach to customer service are essential. Please note this is a HGV Driver Operative tole and you may be required to undertake both HGV Driving duties and Operative duties; this is not solely a driving position. This role operates on a rota basis, working Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 2:00pm. In addition to the salary, the post attracts an Irregular Hours Allowance of £755.36 per annum in recognition of the working pattern associated with the role.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 15th November 2026 Shortlisting date:TBC Interview date:TBCInterview type:Face to face We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail]. Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council. Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Application and recruitment details

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying. This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.