HGV Refuse Driver — 4‑Day Week & Great Benefits

North East Combined Authority; Alnwick; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

4 day working week

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is hiring an HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle to join its Neighbourhood Services team in delivering a safe, efficient refuse and recycling service. You will operate a large fleet and lead a small team of collection staff while ensuring service standards and health and safety requirements.

The role is permanent, full-time with a 4-day working week and requires a Class 2 HGV licence, with training provided for in-cab technology.

Qualifications

• A class 2 HGV Licence and experience of driving large heavy goods vehicles.
• Ability to operate in-cab technology or be willing to train.
• Excellent customer service and ability to work with the public.

Responsibilities

• Drive our refuse and recycling collection vehicles, including new food waste fleet.
• Take responsibility for vehicle and tools; perform daily maintenance checks.
• Load refuse and manage a small team of collection staff.
• Ensure efficient collection services while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Class 2 HGV Licence

Experience driving large HGVs

In-cab technology familiarity

Excellent customer service

Job description

Northumberland County Council is hiring an HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle to join its Neighbourhood Services team in delivering a safe, efficient refuse and recycling service. You will operate a large fleet and lead a small team of collection staff while ensuring service standards and health and safety requirements.

The role is permanent, full-time with a 4-day working week and requires a Class 2 HGV licence, with training provided for in-cab technology.