HGV Waste Collection Driver – Immediate Start, Local Impact

Pertemps Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

Public service role

Job summary

Pertemps Plymouth is recruiting an HGV Driver for Plymouth City Council to support commercial and bulky waste collections across Plymouth. The role involves driving 7.5T–26T vehicles, loading bulky items when required, and maintaining safety and compliance.

Pay is £15.56 per hour with overtime and Sundays at higher rates. 37 hours per week, 8-week temporary assignment starting 26.10.2026, with shifts Mon-Thu 06:00–14:30 and Fri 06:00–11:00.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV/LGV licence for the vehicle category
• Current Driver CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 6 penalty points
• Good understanding of driving regulations and Working Time rules

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a range of waste collection vehicles (7.5T to 26T)
• Complete commercial and bulky waste collections across Plymouth
• Load, transport and dispose of waste per enviro legislation
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report defects
• Maintain accurate records and drive regulations compliance
• Adhere to Driver CPC and Working Time Directive standards
• Deliver excellent customer service to businesses and the public
• Support Plymouth City Council's environmental objectives

Skills

HGV/LGV driving

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Regulations knowledge

Health and safety

Customer service

Flexible

Job description

Pertemps Plymouth is recruiting an HGV Driver for Plymouth City Council to support commercial and bulky waste collections across Plymouth. The role involves driving 7.5T–26T vehicles, loading bulky items when required, and maintaining safety and compliance.

Pay is £15.56 per hour with overtime and Sundays at higher rates. 37 hours per week, 8-week temporary assignment starting 26.10.2026, with shifts Mon-Thu 06:00–14:30 and Fri 06:00–11:00.