HGV Refuse Vehicle Driver - 4-Day Week, 26+ Days Leave

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + holidays

LGPS pension scheme

4 day working week

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking an experienced HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle to join Neighbourhood Services. The role delivers safe, efficient refuse and recycling collection on a 4-day week, with responsibility for vehicle maintenance and supervising collection staff.

You will work with a modern fleet, using in-cab technology and maintaining service standards to keep streets clean and safe for the community. Training is provided for in-cab systems.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 license held.
• Experience driving large refuse/recycling or similar vehicles preferred.
• Familiarity with in-cab technology is a plus; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Drive the refuse and recycling fleet, including new food waste vehicles.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment, manage allocated tools.
• Load refuse and supervise a small team of collection staff.
• Ensure efficient collection services and high levels of customer service.

Skills

HGV licence class 2

Experience with large vehicles

In-cab technology experience

Manual dexterity

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking an experienced HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle to join Neighbourhood Services. The role delivers safe, efficient refuse and recycling collection on a 4-day week, with responsibility for vehicle maintenance and supervising collection staff.

You will work with a modern fleet, using in-cab technology and maintaining service standards to keep streets clean and safe for the community. Training is provided for in-cab systems.