Nottingham City Council
HIAB Tow Truck Driver
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Location: Nottingham vehicle pound Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8GF
Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 per annum (Pro rata for part time) Pay award pending
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Shift-based
Closing Date: 23.08.26
- You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/ncc/pages/1004.
About the Role
Nottingham City Council is seeking a skilled and reliable Class 2 LGV Driver to join our Parking Enforcement team at the Nottingham Vehicle Pound. This is a key role in supporting the free flow of traffic across the city by safely removing vehicles in contravention of parking regulations or on behalf of the DVLA and Abandoned vehicles You will be based at the Parking Enforcement Pound and deployed across Nottingham to operate a HIAB-equipped LGV vehicle. This role is essential in maintaining road safety and accessibility for all.
About You
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain Class 2 HIAB vehicles and lifting equipment.
- Remove vehicles safely and transport them to designated locations.
- Conduct daily vehicle walkaround and equipment checks, ensuring cleanliness and roadworthiness.
- Complete all required paperwork and maintain accurate records.
- Interact with members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
- Work flexibly across various shifts and locations within the city.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures.
What We’re Looking For
- Valid Class 2 (Category C) LGV license.
- Experience operating large vehicles and lifting equipment.
- Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
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- This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role.
- A DBS basic check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Full uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A chance to make a real difference in your community.
You can find the job description for this post here https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/media/lzbfbyp1/8178-hiab-tow-truck-driver.doc.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/ncc/pages/1014 for applicants page.
For informal enquiries please contact Michael Launder Senior Civil Enforcement Officer, by telephone on 07985889380 or by email at michael.launder@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Closing Date: 23rd August 2026
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: 27th/28th August 2026
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support
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Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
- Smart Working – to support your work life balance
- Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 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+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.
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