HGV Driver Operative

Liverpool European Partnership; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Training & progression

Wellbeing program

Cycle to work

Car lease (Drive Time)

Family leave

Gym discounts

Volunteer program

Medicash

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking an HGV Driver Operative to support frontline waste services, including Domestic, Recycling and Commercial Waste.

You will drive and operate heavy goods vehicles, perform checks, follow safety rules, and plan efficient routes to meet targets. The role runs Monday to Friday 6:30am–2:00pm with an annual irregular hours allowance; ideal for proactive, customer-focused drivers.

Qualifications

• Must hold Category C driving licence and Driver Qualification Card.
• Experience driving HGV in a work environment.
• Strong communication, workload management and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate heavy goods vehicles in line with legislation and policies.
• Carry out daily waste collections and plan routes.
• Perform vehicle checks and document activities.
• Ensure waste is processed at transfer stations and collections meet targets.
• Follow health and safety procedures and handle materials safely.

Skills

Category C licence

Driver Qualification Card

Health and safety knowledge

HGV driving experience

Communication skills

Workload management

Customer service

Job description

Job title: HGV Driver Operative

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 procedures.

As 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 properties.

In 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 tasks.

As 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 emptied.

We’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.

Working Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 2:00pm, this role attracts an Irregular Hours Allowance of £755.36 per annum.

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 4th October 2026

Shortlisting date: Monday 5th October 2026

Interview date: TBC

Interview 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].

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Equality, diversity and inclusion

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].

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