Details:
- Salary: £16.08 - 17.47 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Leamington Spa
- Date: 15 hours ago
Description:
Duration: Temporary Ongoing
Company: Warwickshire County Council
Hours: Full Time
Location: Warwickshire (Various Household Waste Recycling Centres)
Salary: £16.08-£17.47
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Warwickshire County Council is recruiting for an experienced HGV Driver to join its Waste Management Operations Team. This role is responsible for the safe transportation of skips, waste containers, and recyclable materials between Household Waste Recycling Centres, transfer stations, and disposal facilities across Warwickshire.
Working as part of a dedicated operational team, you will play a key role in supporting the efficient running of the county's waste and recycling services while ensuring compliance with transport, environmental, and health and safety legislation.
Key Responsibilities
Safely operate HGV vehicles across Warwickshire's Waste Management network.
Transport, load, unload, sheet, and secure skips and recycling containers of varying sizes.
Carry out daily vehicle inspections, safety checks, cleaning, and basic maintenance.
Complete waste transfer notes, load records, vehicle check sheets, and other required documentation.
Support the day-to-day operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres and transfer stations.
Deliver and discharge waste materials at recycling facilities, transfer stations, and landfill sites.
Ensure compliance with Road Traffic legislation, Driver CPC requirements, and Waste Management regulations.
Assist with site operations when not driving, including plant operation, forklift duties, weighbridge activities, and general site support where required.
Support seasonal operational activities such as winter gritting, dust suppression, litter clearance, and other environmental maintenance tasks.
Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.About You
Hold a valid HGV (LGV) Licence.
Hold a valid Driver CPC qualification or be willing to complete ongoing CPC training.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and undertaking physical manual work.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible and willing to work weekends, bank holidays, and varying shift patterns.
Confident dealing with colleagues, site users, contractors, and members of the public.
Strong commitment to health and safety and safe vehicle operation.
Good communication skills and a good understanding of written and spoken English.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and safety-focused HGV Driver to join Warwickshire County Council and contribute to the delivery of essential waste and recycling services across the county