Lead HGV Class 2 Waste & Cleansing Driver

Civic Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Nottingham is seeking a Class 2 Waste and Cleansing Driver for a 3-month contract with the City Council. You will safely operate HGV Class 2 vehicles, lead a small crew, and deliver waste collection and cleansing services to residents and businesses.

The role requires daily safety checks, in-cab technology use, and compliance with road traffic laws. Working hours are 37 per week, Monday to Friday, 14:00–22:00 at Eastcroft Depot.

Qualifications

• Experience driving HGV Class 2 (Category C) vehicles.
• Experience working in refuse collection and street cleansing.
• Experience conducting daily vehicle safety checks.
• Experience supervising operational teams.
• Experience working in public-facing environments.
• Experience using in-cab technology and electronic reporting systems.
• Strong understanding of road safety and vehicle compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV Class 2 waste and cleansing vehicles on designated routes.
• Lead and supervise a small crew during daily operations.
• Ensure waste collection and cleansing services are completed safely and efficiently.
• Operate in-cab systems and digital reporting software.
• Record service delivery information, incidents, and operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with road traffic legislation and Council procedures.

Skills

HGV Class 2 driving

Supervising operational teams

In-cab technology usage

Public-facing experience

Road safety knowledge

Education

Category C Driving Licence (HGV Class 2)

Driver CPC Qualification Card

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in Nottingham is seeking a Class 2 Waste and Cleansing Driver for a 3-month contract with the City Council. You will safely operate HGV Class 2 vehicles, lead a small crew, and deliver waste collection and cleansing services to residents and businesses.

The role requires daily safety checks, in-cab technology use, and compliance with road traffic laws. Working hours are 37 per week, Monday to Friday, 14:00–22:00 at Eastcroft Depot.