Overview
Full/part-time Class C LGV Driver – Warwickshire County Council is seeking LGV Cat C licence holders to support recycling across Warwickshire’s nine facilities. Training will be provided for hook lift operation. We are flexible and seeking full-time LGV Cat C licensed drivers. This is a seven-day-a-week service; one full weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday) is required.
Overtime may be available – hours above 37 per week and Sundays are paid at time and a half. Bank holidays are paid at double time.
The Role
As a Hook Lift Driver you will keep our household waste recycling centres and transfer stations running efficiently and safely on behalf of Warwickshire County Council. You will transport roll on roll off skips to maintain capacity in this important public service. If you do not have experience with a hook lift, we will train you. Drivers work on their own initiative to ensure the waste management service runs efficiently and that materials are directed to appropriate recycling and disposal streams.
Benefits
- No night work so you finish and go home every day
- Regular start and finish times and locations
- Limited number of journeys per day (usually less than 10) within the region
- Full training for use of the hook lift
- Good employer with benefits including sick pay and annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme
Recycling Centres are open every day to support weekend and bank holiday recycling. We invite people who can work one full weekend a month to apply. The job also involves driving on landfill.
Key Requirements
To be successful you will be a team player with a positive outlook and be able to use your own initiative. You will have good communication skills and be able to relay information accurately and in a timely manner. You will have strong driving skills and remain calm in challenging situations. You will have at least basic reading and writing and be numerate to complete load and transfer documentation (basic training will be provided where appropriate). As a primary frontline service for the Authority, you will keep a smart appearance and maintain a professional manner.
For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision; could you be one of them?
At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.
Your future matters to us. We provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month to help secure your financial retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund
The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
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Additional Information
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We will start the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running. Please check your emails or applicant account via our jobs portal for updates on your application.
To discuss the role please contact John Hopwood at johnhopwood@warwickshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 16 July 2026Interview date: Week commencing 27 July 2026
Should you require application forms in an alternative format or language or any adjustments during the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and aims to address areas of under-representation in its workforce. See more
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