LGV Driver / Loader

Dacorum Borough Council; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dacorum Borough Council seeks highly motivated LGV drivers to operate refuse collection and other vehicles across the Borough in all weathers.

The successful candidate will lead a Refuse Collection Team and be responsible for vehicle safety and basic daily maintenance, ensuring timely and efficient waste collection for residents.

This permanent role requires enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to delivering excellent public service.

Qualifications

• Essential: current LGV2 (C) driving licence.
• Enthusiastic, willing, helpful and flexible to ensure excellent public service.

Responsibilities

• Drive refuse collection and other vehicles as required.
• Collect refuse and recyclables from domestic and commercial properties across the Borough.
• Lead a Refuse Collection Team and oversee vehicle safety and basic daily maintenance.

Job description

Permanent

Ref: TR034

We are seeking highly motivated LGV drivers to drive refuse collection and other vehicles as required. The job role will involve collecting refuse and recyclable materials from domestic and commercial properties across the Borough in all weathers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a Refuse Collection Team and the safety of the vehicle, including basic daily maintenance. The driver will also be responsible to for the timely and efficient collection of waste from Dacorum Borough Council’s residents.

You will need to be enthusiastic, willing, helpful and flexible to ensure that the public receive an excellent service.

This position requires the employee to work 37 hours a week plus 6 hours contractual overtime.

It is essential that the applicant holds a current LGV2 (C) driving licence.

The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details. We reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date due to the number of applicants.

What is Local Government Reorganisation?

The Council is going through a major change as part of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and devolution. This means that the district and borough councils in Hertfordshire will be replaced by a smaller number of new unitary councils.

The aim is to make local government simpler and more efficient, improve services for residents, and bring decision-making closer to the communities we serve.

What this means for you

If you join Dacorum Borough Council between now and 31 March 2028, you will move to a new organisation on 1 April 2028. Your role will transfer to the new authority, but the way you work and who you report to may change.

While this may be different from what you are used to, it is also a rare and exciting opportunity to join Dacorum at a time of real change.

You will have the chance to help shape the future of local services and be part of building something new.

The new unitary councils will create opportunities for innovation, growth, and better public services. They will offer a more joined-up and forward-looking working environment for employees.

We are committed to supporting our staff and continuing to deliver high-quality services for residents throughout this change. Together, we are building a better future.