HGV Refuse Driver - Weekend Allowance & Career Path

Applefields School; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discounts including shopping,

Travel loans

Health Assured

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is recruiting HGV Refuse Drivers at the Harrogate depot to support a wide local patch and deliver essential waste services with safety and teamwork at the core.

You will navigate routes, help your crew and contribute to a first-class service, with a natural pathway to supervisory or management roles across our broad range of services. Weekend work may occur with a £30 allowance for 6+ hours.

Qualifications

• 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 with a minimum of 3 years validity.

Responsibilities

• Operate O-licence vehicles in the county area.
• Supervise small crews in your dedicated area.
• Responsible for safe operation of LGV up to 32t.
• Ensure the vehicle is clean and in good working order.
• Collect residual waste, garden waste, food waste or recyclables from domestic properties.
• Take ownership of issues and report accidents; act as first aid appointed person.
• Occasionally undertake loader duties as needed.

Skills

HGV licence

Vehicle operation

Health & safety

Driver CPC

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is recruiting HGV Refuse Drivers at the Harrogate depot to support a wide local patch and deliver essential waste services with safety and teamwork at the core.

You will navigate routes, help your crew and contribute to a first-class service, with a natural pathway to supervisory or management roles across our broad range of services. Weekend work may occur with a £30 allowance for 6+ hours.