Temporary HGV Class 2 Driver – Waste & Recycling Ops

Pertemps Bond; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to join its Waste Management Operations Team. You will transport skips and waste between Household Waste Recycling Centres, transfer stations and disposal facilities across Warwickshire, with training provided for Hook Lift where needed.

This role emphasizes safe vehicle operation, daily checks and compliance with transport, environmental and health and safety legislation.

Qualifications

• A valid HGV (LGV) Licence (Class 2 or above).
• A valid Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours Regulations and Road Transport legislation.
• Experience operating Hook Lift (Skip Loader) vehicles would be highly beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV vehicles across Warwickshire's Waste Management network.
• Operate Hook Lift equipment to load, transport and unload skips and waste containers where trained and authorised.
• Transport, load, unload, sheet and secure skips and recycling containers of varying sizes.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections, safety checks, cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Complete waste transfer notes, load records, vehicle check sheets and other required documentation.
• Support the day-to-day operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres and transfer stations.
• Deliver and discharge waste materials at recycling facilities, transfer stations and landfill sites.
• Ensure compliance with Road Traffic legislation, Driver CPC requirements and Waste Management regulations.
• Assist with site operations when not driving, including plant operation, forklift duties, weighbridge activities and general site support where required.
• Support seasonal operational activities such as winter gritting, dust suppression, litter clearance and other environmental maintenance tasks.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

HGV driving

Driver CPC

Tachograph

Hook Lift (Skip Loader)

Safe vehicle operation

Job description

Warwickshire County Council is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to join its Waste Management Operations Team. You will transport skips and waste between Household Waste Recycling Centres, transfer stations and disposal facilities across Warwickshire, with training provided for Hook Lift where needed.

This role emphasizes safe vehicle operation, daily checks and compliance with transport, environmental and health and safety legislation.