Waste and Cleansing HGV/LGV Driver

Nottingham City Council; United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme (17.9%)

Smart Working

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounted memberships

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking LGV drivers to work across Resident Services, overseeing a small team responsible for gardening, refuse, recycling and cleansing duties throughout the City. You will ensure day-to-day operations and safety while maintaining high service standards.

Applicants should hold a Class 2 LGV licence, CPC, and a DBS enhanced check for regulated activity. The council offers a generous benefits package and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Class 2 LGV Driving Licence required.
• Experience with refuse collection vehicles, gritters and sweepers.
• Full CPC is required.
• DBS enhanced check required for regulated activity.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and safety of a small team delivering gardening, refuse, recycling and cleansing services across the City.
• Oversee operations to maintain the environment and public spaces.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

LGV driving

Refuse vehicle operation

Gritter/sweepers operation

Full CPC

DBS check

Job description

Nottingham City Council is looking for LGV drivers to work across different services within Resident Services. To be responsible for the day to day operations and safety of a small team providing a full range of gardening, refuse, recycling and cleansing duties throughout the City in order to maintain the environment.

• Class 2 LGV Driving Licence
• Experience/knowledge of the safe operation and driving vehicles such as refuse collection vehicles, gritters and mainline sweepers
• Full CPC
• A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

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.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 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.