HGV LGV Driver (Full Time)

Environment Journal; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discounts

Learning and career development

Health Assured

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a full-time HGV Refuse Driver to join our Harrogate depot team. This role offers a rewarding public service with a clear career pathway.

As an LGV driver you will operate up to 32t vehicles, cover a wide county patch and lead small crews while ensuring vehicle safety, route accuracy and high standard of resident service.

Shifts are Tue-Fri with occasional weekend work during Christmas; a £30 weekend allowance is paid when you work 6 hours or more.

Qualifications

• Hold a Category C driving entitlement (HGV) and Driver CPC.
• Experience operating a large goods vehicle.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and general Health & Safety principles.
• Driver CPC with minimum 3 years validity preferred; shorter validity considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate LGV up to 32t in and around Harrogate and county areas.
• Supervise small crews in your dedicated area.
• Collect residual waste, garden waste, food waste or recyclables from domestic properties.
• Report accidents and issues; act as first aid appointed person when needed.
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness; undertake loader duties when required.

Skills

HGV licence / Category C

Large goods vehicle knowledge

Health and Safety basics

Driver CPC (3+ years)

Job description

Jobs

HGV LGV Driver

More Information

Salary

£35,219 to £38,454 per annum

Expires

01/11/2026

Company

North Yorkshire Council

Location

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Job Type

Full Time

Shifts are Tuesday to Friday

Would you like a rewarding role that allows you to work outside in some of the most scenic places in the country?

Do you want a role with the opportunity to develop a career pathway?

We have vacancies in Harrogate for HGV Refuse Drivers.

The role

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. There may be occasional weekend working during the Christmas and New Year period, for which a £30 weekend allowance will be paid when working 6 hours or more.

What you will bring

You must have:

• 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 validityis preferred, however holders with shorter validity will be considered

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

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?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• a generous local government pension scheme
• salary sacrifice schemes,employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more
• learning, development and career advancement opportunities
• Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Key Dates:

Closing date: 1 st November 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Venue for Interview: Claro Road Depot, Harrogate

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £35,219 to £38,454 per annum

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Sector: Highways

Sector: Traffic Management

Sector: Transport Planning

Job Role: Driver