Waste and Cleansing HGV/LGV Driver

ESPO Trading Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A local government agency in the East Midlands is seeking a motivated Waste & Cleansing HGV/LGV Driver to lead a team and ensure essential services run smoothly. Responsibilities include driving waste vehicles, supporting a crew, conducting safety checks, and delivering various public cleansing services. The role offers competitive pay, a supportive team culture, and the option for flexible working arrangements. Join us to make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• Hold a Category C (HGV Class II) driving licence.
• Have a valid Driver CPC card.
• Experience operating refuse collection vehicles or similar.

Responsibilities

• Drive waste and cleansing vehicles, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor a crew of operatives.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and maintenance.
• Deliver refuse, recycling, and street cleansing services.

Skills

Safe operation of waste vehicles

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

Category C (HGV Class II) driving licence

Valid Driver CPC card

Job description

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 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 Dav Marvin, by telephone on 07708318613 or by email here.

Closing Date: 12th December 2025.

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: 16th and 18th December 2025

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