LGV Driver

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working option

Training and development opportunities

Childcare vouchers

Discounts on city buses and trains

Relocation assistance

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

Leicester City Council is seeking an LGV driver to join the Cleansing Services team in Leicester. The role involves driving to clear debris and refuse, conducting routine vehicle checks, and replacing worn parts on refuse vehicles. It requires a current LGV licence and prior driving experience.

The position is full-time with an alternating shift rota that includes weekends. The council offers generous annual leave, a Local Government Pension Scheme, and opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Previous driving experience is required.
• Healthy respect for health and safety guidelines is essential.
• Basic literacy and numeracy are required for paperwork and records.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are important for public interactions.

Responsibilities

• Drive across the city to remove and dispose of debris and refuse.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks (oil, water, tyres, batteries) and replace worn brushes and filters.
• Complete paperwork including logbooks and tachograph records.
• Work as part of a team under the Team Leader and Local Area Manager.
• Respond politely to members of the public.

Skills

Previous driving experience

LGV licence

Health and safety awareness

Basic literacy

Interpersonal communication

Job description

This LGV driver post sits within Leicester City Council's Cleansing Services team, which runs street cleaning across designated areas of the city. The work centres on driving to clear debris and refuse from sites for disposal, plus routine vehicle checks and replacing worn brushes, skirts and filters. It is a full-time permanent role on a rota of alternate shifts covering five or six days, including weekends and all weather. A current LGV licence and previous driving experience decide fit.

What the job involves

• Drive across the city to remove and dispose of debris and refuse at designated sites
• Carry out routine vehicle checks, including oil, water, tyres, batteries and body
• Replace worn brushes, vacuum skirts and filters on vehicles
• Complete paperwork, including logbooks, tachograph records and daily driving records
• Work as part of a team under the Team Leader and Local Area Manager
• Respond politely to members of the public

What’s required

Experience

• Previous driving experience

Skills & knowledge

• Awareness of health and safety and manual handling
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Checks & eligibility

• LGV driving licence

Other

• Ability to undertake continuous physical work
• Positive attitude and commitment to keeping streets clean

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Option of flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Childcare vouchers
• Discounts on city buses and trains
• Help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate
• Uniform and PPE provided