HGV/LGV Driver

North Yorkshire Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discounts including shopping,

Gym discounts and more!

Travel loans

Health Assured - wellbeing support

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is recruiting a Refuse Driver to operate LGVs across Harrogate and surrounding areas. You will lead a crew in your patch, ensuring responsive, safe waste collection services for residents.

The role involves early starts, weekend work occasionally, and opportunities for progression into supervisory or operational management within our broad services. A CSCS-like safety culture is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Category C driving entitlement / HGV Licence required.
• Knowledge/experience of operating a large goods vehicle.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and general Health and Safety principles.
• Valid Driver CPC card (DQC) with minimum 3 years validity required.

Responsibilities

• Operate O-licence vehicles in and around the county.
• Supervise small crews in your dedicated area.
• Ensure safe operation of Large Goods Vehicles up to 32t.
• Keep the vehicle clean and in good working order.
• Collect residual, garden, food waste or recyclables from domestic properties.
• Report accidents and incidents; act as first-aid appointed person.
• Occasionally undertake loader duties as needed.

Skills

HGV Licence

LGV knowledge

Health & Safety

Driver CPC (DQC)

Job description

Operating from our Harrogate depot, you'll cover a vast and varied patch-505 square miles of scenic countryside, charming villages, and bustling towns like Harrogate, Knaresborough, and Ripon. Each day, you'll receive your route and take the lead in safely navigating your vehicle, assisting your crew and delivering the friendly, top-tier service our residents count on. We call this teamwork! Your role as a Refuse Driver is extremely important, as you'll be on the front line of a vital public service. This position offers a natural pathway towards supervisory or operational management roles, with further opportunities to develop and transition into other areas of our extensive range of services. You'll be working in a supportive environment, with regular supervision and access to a wide variety of staff benefits. Shifts are Tuesday to Friday with the very occasional weekend working, for which you will receive a £30 weekend allowance providing you work 6 hours or more.

What you will bring

• A Category C driving entitlement / HGV Licence
• Some knowledge and experience of operating a large goods vehicle
• Knowledge of safe working practices and general Health and Safety principles
• A Valid Driver CPC card also known as a driver qualification card (DQC) with a minimum of 3 years validity

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operating o-licence vehicles in and around the county
• Supervising small crews in your dedicated area of the county
• Responsible for the safe operation of Large Goods Vehicles [LGV] up to 32t.
• Ensuring the vehicle is clean and in good working order.
• Collecting residual waste, garden waste, food waste or recyclable materials from domestic properties.
• To take ownership over issues and be responsible for accurate reporting accidents, acting as the appointed person in relation to first aid.
• Occasionally undertaking loader duties depending on service needs, North Yorkshire Council is committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public, do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy.
• For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment. NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce #INDM

Typical working days and hours currently vary between different areas of the new council, but you need to be prepared to start early. Some weekend and bank holiday working may be required.

What can we offer you?

• a local government pension scheme
• salary sacrifice schemes
• employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
• travel loans
• Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing