Waste and Cleansing HGV/LGV Driver

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

LGPS pension

Training & development

Hybrid working

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Waste & Cleansing HGV/LGV Driver to join the frontline team at Eastcroft Depot, Nottingham. You will drive vehicles up to HGV, lead a small crew, and deliver refuse, recycling, street cleansing, and winter gritting services across the city.

The role requires a Category C licence, a valid Driver CPC, and experience with refuse collection vehicles. Hybrid working options may apply depending on the role.

Qualifications

• Must hold Category C (HGV Class II) licence.
• Valid Driver CPC card.
• Experience with refuse collection vehicles, gritters and sweepers.

Responsibilities

• Drive Waste & Cleansing vehicles (up to HGV).
• Lead and mentor up to 4 operatives.
• Provide refuse, recycling, street cleansing, and winter gritting services.
• Ensure safety for crew and the public.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance.
• Use in-cab systems to improve service efficiency.

Skills

HGV driving

Team leadership

Safety focus

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 1929.29 per annum

Worker Type: Off site Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £28,598 – £31,022 per annum (pro rata for part time) (pay award pending)

Location:Eastcroft Depot, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3AH

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

Waste & Cleansing HGV/LGV Driver

Ready to take the wheel and lead from the front?

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Waste & Cleansing HGV/LGV Driver to join our frontline team. In this role, you’ll be more than just a driver- you’ll be a leader, ensuring essential services run smoothly and keeping Nottingham clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.

What you’ll do

• Drive and take responsibility for our Waste & Cleansing vehicles (up to HGV)


• Lead and support a crew of up to 4 operatives, mentoring new drivers and helping the team succeed


• Deliver a wide range of services: refuse, recycling, street cleansing, and winter gritting support


• Always ensure safety – for yourself, your crew, and the public


• Carry out daily vehicle checks, basic maintenance, and keep vehicles roadworthy and presentable


• Use in-cab systems to keep services efficient and responsive


• Work flexibly across the city (and surrounding areas), in all weathers, as part of a dedicated public service team

Guaranteed Interview if you meet these 3 requirements:

1. Hold a Category C (HGV Class II) driving licence


2. Have a valid Driver CPC card


3. Experience/knowledge of the safe operation and driving vehicles such as refuse collection vehicles, gritters and mainline sweepers

Why join us?

At Nottingham City Council, you’ll be part of a team that’s essential to the everyday life of our city. We’ll support you with:

• Competitive pay and benefits


• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – one of the most generous in the UK


• Training and ongoing development, including mentoring opportunities


• A strong, supportive team culture with clear values


• A role with real purpose – keeping Nottingham clean, safe, and sustainable

You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Mark Wright by telephone on 07708318529 or, Chidi Egenti via email: [e-mail].

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: Weekly until advert closes.

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