HGV & Plant Driver Operative

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Flexible working (role dependent)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development

Health and wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease

Family friendly policies

Discounted gym memberships

Employee volunteering

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is hiring a HGV & Plant Driver Operative to support the Bin Delivery and Skip Service across the city. You will drive heavy vehicles, check equipment, and record activity via handheld devices, contributing to efficient waste management for local communities.

The role requires a Category C HGV licence and a valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC), with irregular hours allowance and diverse benefits in a public-sector setting.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence category C HGV and a Driver Qualification Card (DQC) are required.
• Previous HGV driving experience in a work environment is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out delivery and collection of bins across the city according to schedule.
• Record and report status of bin delivery tasks using existing technology (e.g., handheld devices).
• Undertake vehicle and equipment checks and report any damage.
• Assist with planned and reactive tasks in collaboration with other service areas.

Skills

HGV driving

Vehicle checks

Health and safety

Job description

Job title: HGV & Plant 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!

We are looking for a HGV & Plant Driver Operative to join our stores team to support our Bin Delivery and Skip Service across the city of Liverpool. In the role of HGV Plant Driver Operative you will be required to use technical devices such as handheld equipment to record and document activities and assist in the improvement of the serviceIn this role of HGV Plant Driver Operative you will take responsibility for any vehicle or equipment assigned including vehicle checks, reporting damage using the agreed processes, security of itemsAs part of the role of HGV Plant Driver Operative you will assist with planned or reactive tasks and events, including joint working with other areas of the service using heavy vehicle and equipment on and off siteThe role of HGV Plant Driver Operative you will be required to undertake carrying, stacking and lifting of refuse bins in preparation for the delivery and collection to residents across the city in accordance with a delivery schedule and to report and record status of bin delivery tasks using existing technology eg Confirm

To fulfil the requirements of the role you must have a full UK driving licence category C HGV and a Drivers Qualification Card (DQC). Previous HGV driving experience in a work environment is essential as well as knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Please note there is an additional irregular hours allowance of £786.00 per annum to be paid in addition to the salary quoted.

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 Tuesday 29th September 2026

Shortlisting date:TBC

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 Tina Hargreaves on [e-mail]

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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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