HGV Refuse Driver - 4-Day Week, Tech-Enabled Fleet

Northumberland County Council; Hexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + public holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

4 day working week

Job summary

Northumberland County Council in Hexham is hiring a HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle to support waste, recycling and street cleanliness. You will operate our refuse and recycling fleet and help uphold health and safety standards, with a focus on reliable service.

This permanent, full-time role runs on a 4-day week, with training for in-cab technology and opportunities to lead a small team of collection staff. Applicants should hold a Class 2 HGV license and be physically fit.

Qualifications

• Class 2 HGV licence and experience driving large vehicles.
• Confidence driving in urban and rural locations.
• In-cab technology experience desirable but training will be provided.
• Hardworking, physically fit and healthy.
• Ability to manoeuvre bins and operate hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Drive refuse and recycling collection vehicles, including new food waste fleet.
• Take overall responsibility for vehicle use and allocated tools/equipment.
• Load refuse and supervise Refuse Collection staff.
• Ensure efficient refuse/recycling collection and maintain clean, safe streets with good customer service.

Skills

HGV Licence (Class 2)

Safe urban/rural driving

In-cab technology experience

Hardworking and physically fit

Team leadership (refuse staff)

Tools

In-cab tablets

Job description

Northumberland County Council in Hexham is hiring a HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle to support waste, recycling and street cleanliness. You will operate our refuse and recycling fleet and help uphold health and safety standards, with a focus on reliable service.

This permanent, full-time role runs on a 4-day week, with training for in-cab technology and opportunities to lead a small team of collection staff. Applicants should hold a Class 2 HGV license and be physically fit.