LGV Refuse Driver – Scenic County Routes & Career Growth

Environment Journal; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discounts

Learning and career development

Health Assured

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a full-time HGV Refuse Driver to join our Harrogate depot team. This role offers a rewarding public service with a clear career pathway.

As an LGV driver you will operate up to 32t vehicles, cover a wide county patch and lead small crews while ensuring vehicle safety, route accuracy and high standard of resident service.

Shifts are Tue-Fri with occasional weekend work during Christmas; a £30 weekend allowance is paid when you work 6 hours or more.

Qualifications

• Hold a Category C driving entitlement (HGV) and Driver CPC.
• Experience operating a large goods vehicle.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and general Health & Safety principles.
• Driver CPC with minimum 3 years validity preferred; shorter validity considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate LGV up to 32t in and around Harrogate and county areas.
• Supervise small crews in your dedicated area.
• Collect residual waste, garden waste, food waste or recyclables from domestic properties.
• Report accidents and issues; act as first aid appointed person when needed.
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness; undertake loader duties when required.

Skills

HGV licence / Category C

Large goods vehicle knowledge

Health and Safety basics

Driver CPC (3+ years)

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a full-time HGV Refuse Driver to join our Harrogate depot team. This role offers a rewarding public service with a clear career pathway.

As an LGV driver you will operate up to 32t vehicles, cover a wide county patch and lead small crews while ensuring vehicle safety, route accuracy and high standard of resident service.

Shifts are Tue-Fri with occasional weekend work during Christmas; a £30 weekend allowance is paid when you work 6 hours or more.