Refuse Driver HGV

Plymouth City Council; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth City Council is seeking a Refuse Driver (HGV) to join the commercial waste collection team. You will drive HGV waste collection vehicles safely, lead daily routes and support crews across the city.

The role requires a Full HGV Licence, Driver CPC and Tachograph Card, with health & safety and strong customer service skills essential. Outdoor work in all weather and physical duties are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Full HGV Category C Licence (Category C+E advantageous).
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience driving HGV vehicles in operational environments.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and undertake some physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Lead and support collection crews on daily routes.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks and defect reporting.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours, tachograph regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in a public-facing environment.
• Complete relevant operational records and documentation.

Skills

HGV driving

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Health & safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Refuse Driver (HGV) to join Plymouth City Council’s commercial waste collection team. As a refuse driver you will play a vital role in keeping Plymouth clean and sustainable by delivering efficient waste collection services across the City.

What you'll do

• Drive and operate HGV waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Lead and support collection crews on daily routes.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks and defect reporting.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours, tachograph regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in a public-facing environment.
• Complete relevant operational records and documentation.

What you'll need

• Full HGV Category C Licence (Category C+E advantageous).
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience driving HGV vehicles in operational environments.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and undertake some physical duties.

“Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.”

Closing date:- Wednesday 04 November 2026

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

“Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career.”