Waste & Cleansing HGV/LGV Driver
Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 37 hours per week – 14:00‑22:00Location: Eastcroft Depot, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3AHSalary: £28,598 – £31,022 per annum (pro rata for part time)
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated driver to join our frontline team. In this role you will be more than just a driver – you will lead a crew, ensure essential services run smoothly, and keep Nottingham clean, safe, and welcoming.
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
- 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
Who We’re Looking For
- Hold a Category C (HGV Class II) driving licence
- Have a valid Driver CPC card
- Work between 14:00‑22:00 (Mon–Thu 14:00–22:00; Fri 14:00–21:30)
- Have experience/knowledge of safe operation of refuse collection vehicles, gritters and mainline sweepers
Benefits
- 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 supportive team culture with clear values
- A role with real purpose – keeping Nottingham clean, safe, and sustainable
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Smart Working to support your work‑life balance
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and more
Our Commitment to Equality & Diversity
We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from minority‑ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+), or are disabled – these groups are under‑represented in our workforce and we’re committed to reflecting our local population through our recruitment processes.
Closing date: 30th June 2026. Applications may be closed before the advertised date.
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