Refuse Driver HGV

Plymouth City Council; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth City Council is looking for a Refuse Driver (HGV) to join its commercial waste collection team. You will operate HGV vehicles and support daily routes across the city, helping keep Plymouth clean and sustainable.

The role requires a full HGV Category C licence, Driver CPC and tachograph card, with experience driving HGVs in operational environments, plus a strong emphasis on health and safety and customer service.

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 & 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 role.
• Complete relevant operational records and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

HGV Licence (Category C)

Job description

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

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

• 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 & safety practices.
• Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and undertake some physical duties.

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.”