LGV Drivers - Refuse

LGV Drivers Needed

Pay: £20.28 - £27.33 per hour

Hackney Council is looking for experienced LGV Drivers to join our team and help keep Hackney cleaner, safer, and greener - a place for everyone.

As an LGV Driver, you'll play a vital role in supporting our waste services, including:

Street cleansing

Waste transfer station operations

Gully cleaning

Winter gritting

Refuse and recycling collectionsYou'll drive a variety of Category C vehicles, including specialist vehicles such as roll-on/roll-off trucks, skips, and mechanical brooms. Our teams work across the borough day and night, all year round, tackling everything from graffiti removal to fly-tipping and stray dogs.

What you'll do

Inspect and maintain your vehicle, ensuring work is carried out safely and securely

Keep accurate driver records and incident reports

Use digital devices to record work

Follow instructions and communicate effectively with colleagues and the public

What we're looking for

Pride in your work and a strong customer service approach

Experience delivering waste and cleaning services

Safe driving and operating techniques

Ability to carry out and record routine checks on vehicles and equipment

Willingness to learn and suggest improvementsThis role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and sometimes alone.

Essential requirements

Full UK driving licence (Category C) with no more than 3 penalty points

Driver tachograph and CPC cardWe have multiple positions available on both day and evening shifts. A reserve list will be created for candidates who meet the interview criteria, as we expect further vacancies in the coming months.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy