Coventry City Council
HGV Class 2 Driver
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Our Values
In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values are:
- Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
- Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
- Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
- Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
- Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
- Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
Join a team that helps keep Coventry clean, safe and sustainable.
Our Waste Services Team delivers an essential frontline service to more than 126,000 households, providing waste, recycling and garden waste collections across the city. Each year, we complete over 9 million collections and manage more than 100,000 tonnes of waste.
As part of the team, you'll help deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service that makes a real difference to local communities, while supporting the city's environmental and sustainability goals.
What is the job role?
Looking for your next driving role? Join our Waste and Recycling Service and make a difference every day.
We have a number of permanent HGV Driver vacancies available across our Domestic Waste, Commercial Waste, and Nuneaton and Bedworth Domestic Recycling Collection teams.
As part of our dedicated frontline workforce, you'll help deliver essential waste and recycling services to residents and businesses across Coventry, Nuneaton, Bedworth, and the surrounding area. This is an opportunity to work in a varied, rewarding role where your contribution has a direct impact on the local community and environment.
Who are we looking for?
Join our Team and help keep our Communities clean, safe and sustainable.
We're looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Waste and Recycling Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to play an essential role in delivering a high-quality, reliable service that makes a real difference to local residents and businesses every day.
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Working under the direction of our Supervising Team Leaders, you'll be part of a supportive team responsible for collecting household and commercial waste and recycling across the city. No two days are the same, and you'll enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and contributing directly to the environment and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
What you'll be doing:
- Collecting household, commercial waste and recycling from a variety of locations.
- Handling a range of containers, including household bins, caddies, sacks, and large commercial bins.
- Working safely and efficiently as part of a dedicated team.
- Completing required paperwork and maintaining accurate records using mobile technology.
- Helping the team achieve daily service and performance targets while providing excellent customer service.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- A valid HGV licence and Driver CPC qualification.
- Good physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual work.
- Excellent communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with colleagues and members of the public.
- A positive, customer-focused attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile.
- Knowledge and understanding of waste and recycling collection practices.
Why Join us?
This is more than just a driving role. It's an opportunity to:
- Make a visible difference in the local community.
- Work as part of a friendly and supportive team.
- Enjoy a varied role that keeps you active and engaged.
- Contribute to environmental sustainability through effective waste and recycling services.
- Develop your skills within a respected and essential public service.
What We Offer:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Lifestyle discounts
- Employee networks and wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Certified training opportunities
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. At present, women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently underrepresented within our team. However, we encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, and appointments will always be made on merit.
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Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can register online here for an initial assessment, or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact Recruitment@coventry.gov.uk.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!
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About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
Coventry City Council
Attached documents
- HGV Driver (Class 2) - Job Description.pdf
- Coventry City Council Application Process (1).pdf
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