Class 2 LGV Driver

Nottingham City Council; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Smart Working

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Class 2 LGV Driver to join our Parking Enforcement team at the Nottingham Vehicle Pound, deploying across Nottingham to operate a HIAB-equipped LGV vehicle. You will support traffic flow and safety by removing contraventions and handling abandoned vehicles, with duties across various shifts and sites.

The role requires a valid Class 2 license, experience with large vehicles and lifting gear, and a strong health and safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) LGV license.
• Experience operating large vehicles and lifting equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Class 2 HIAB vehicles and lifting equipment.
• Remove vehicles safely and transport them to designated locations.
• Conduct daily vehicle walkaround and equipment checks, ensuring cleanliness and roadworthiness.
• Complete all required paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Interact with members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work flexibly across various shifts and locations within the city.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures.

Skills

LGV license

Large vehicle operation

Health & safety

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

HIAB operation

Job description

Nottingham City Council is seeking a skilled and reliable Class 2 LGV Driver to join our Parking Enforcement team at the Nottingham Vehicle Pound. This is a key role in supporting the free flow of traffic across the city by safely removing vehicles in contravention of parking regulations or on behalf of the DVLA and Abandoned vehicles You will be based at the Parking Enforcement Pound and deployed across Nottingham to operate a HIAB-equipped LGV vehicle. This role is essential in maintaining road safety and accessibility for all.,

• Operate and maintain Class 2 HIAB vehicles and lifting equipment.
• Remove vehicles safely and transport them to designated locations.
• Conduct daily vehicle walkaround and equipment checks, ensuring cleanliness and roadworthiness.
• Complete all required paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Interact with members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work flexibly across various shifts and locations within the city.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures.
• Valid Class 2 (Category C) LGV license.
• Experience operating large vehicles and lifting equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions., This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role.
• A DBS basic check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

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 for applicants page.

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.

• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council ., Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working - to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.