HIAB Tow Truck Driver

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full uniform and PPE provided

Ongoing training and development

Supportive and inclusive environment

Résumé du poste

Nottingham City Council is seeking a skilled Class 2 LGV Driver for the Parking Enforcement team at the Nottingham Vehicle Pound. The role involves operating a HIAB-equipped LGV, removing vehicles in contravention of parking regulations, and supporting traffic flow across the city.

The position is based at the Parking Enforcement Pound, with shifts across Nottingham and a strong focus on road safety, documentation, and customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) LGV license.
• Experience operating large vehicles and lifting equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsabilités

• Operate and maintain Class 2 HIAB vehicles and lifting equipment.
• Remove vehicles safely and transport them to designated locations.
• Conduct daily vehicle walkaround and equipment checks.
• Complete all required paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work flexibly across shifts and locations within the city.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Connaissances

Class 2 LGV license

Experience operating large vehicles

Health and safety practices

Independent and team work

Communication skills

Outdoor/adverse weather work

Description du poste

Location

Nottingham vehicle pound Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8GF

Salary

£29,542 - £32,046 per annum

Contract Type

Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours

Shift-based

Closing Date

29.11.26

This role is ineligible for skilled worker via sponsorship

Opportunity

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About The Role

Nottingham City Council is seeking a skilled and reliable Class 2 LGV Driver to join our Parking Enforcement team at the Nottingham Vehicle Pound. This is a key role in supporting the free flow of traffic across the city by safely removing vehicles in contravention of parking regulations or on behalf of the DVLA and Abandoned vehicles.

You will be based at the Parking Enforcement Pound and deployed across Nottingham to operate a HIAB-equipped LGV vehicle. This role is essential in maintaining road safety and accessibility for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Class 2 HIAB vehicles and lifting equipment.
• Remove vehicles safely and transport them to designated locations.
• Conduct daily vehicle walkaround and equipment checks, ensuring cleanliness and roadworthiness.
• Complete all required paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Interact with members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work flexibly across various shifts and locations within the city.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) LGV license.
• Experience operating large vehicles and lifting equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work independent and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Full uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A chance to make a real difference in your community.

Statutory Duty

• This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role.
• A DBS basic check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

Additional Information

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Islem Bida Senior Civil Enforcement Officer, by telephone on 07572262207 or by email at [e-mail].

Closing Date

29th November 2026

About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Commitment to Diversity

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.