HGV Driver
Description
2 Months Contract with a Local Authority
Umbrella - £24.15 per hour - Umbrella
Job Purpose
As an HGV Driver, you will be responsible for operating heavy goods vehicles in support of commercial waste collection and environmental services. You will ensure vehicles are operated safely and efficiently, carrying out transportation, waste handling and recycling duties while maintaining high standards of health and safety.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
Drive heavy goods vehicles up to 32 tonnes, in accordance with licence entitlements and operational requirements.
Ensure vehicles are roadworthy before, during and after each shift.
Carry out vehicle safety inspections in accordance with drivers' logbooks and established procedures.
Complete all vehicle inspection records and drivers' logbooks accurately and honestly.
Report vehicle defects, accidents and safety concerns immediately.
Undertake assigned transportation duties, including loading and transporting waste, goods and other materials.
Sort and separate recyclable materials where required.
Assist with cleaning duties when operationally necessary.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness, both internally and externally, at least every two weeks or as instructed.
Attend relevant training sessions and operate new equipment following appropriate instruction.
Follow new working methods and procedures as directed by supervisors.
Maintain responsibility for the security and safe use of allocated vehicles.
Comply with Health and Safety legislation and relevant operational procedures.
Promote equality, diversity and respectful service delivery when interacting with colleagues and members of the public.
Work collaboratively with operational teams to maintain an effective waste and cleansing service.
Essential Experience Required
Full, clean Category C or Category C+E HGV driving licence, appropriate for the vehicles operated.
Minimum of two years' experience working as an HGV/LGV Driver.
Previous experience in waste management, commercial waste, cleaning, grounds maintenance or a related operational environment.
Ability to operate heavy goods vehicles safely and confidently, including vehicles up to 32 tonnes.
Knowledge of vehicle safety inspections and maintenance reporting procedures.
Ability to complete vehicle checks and drivers' logbooks accurately.
Understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to maintain service delivery.
Flexible approach and willingness to adapt to changing operational requirements.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Commitment to equality, diversity and professional conduct.
Additional Information to Note
Working Hours: 36 hours per week.
Working Days: Monday to Friday.
Working Hours: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Location: Southwark, London.
Additional Requirements: Flexibility to work outside normal working hours when required.
Driving Licence: Category C HGV licence required.
CPC Qualification: Valid CPC driving qualification required.
Manual Handling: Required.
DBS Requirement: Basic DBS check required.
Application Deadline: 13th November 2026.
Payment Schedule: We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.