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Warwickshire County Council,
Full/ part time Class C LGV Driver
Do you hold a LGV Cat C licence, and would you like to help us with recycling?
Can you drive a hook lift vehicle or are you interested in learning?
If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Warwickshire County Council provides nine valued and well-used recycling facilities across Warwickshire, and we are committed to reducing waste and its impact upon the environment. We are looking for Class C Hook Lift drivers to join us and help us with this mission.
We are flexible and looking for full-time LGV Cat C licenced drivers. Being a seven-day-a-week service, we need a driver who can work one weekend a month, both Saturday and Sunday.
Overtime may be available – hours worked above 37 hours and Sundays are paid at time and a half. Bank holidays are paid at double time.
The Role
As a Hook Lift Driver you will keep our household waste recycling centres and transfer stations running efficiently and safely on behalf of Warwickshire County Council. You will do this by transporting roll-on roll-off skips to maintain capacity in this important and popular public service. If you do not have experience of using a hook lift, we will fully train you. Our drivers work on their own initiative to ensure that the waste management service is running as efficiently as possible and that materials are taken for appropriate recycling and disposal.
Positives:
- No night work so you finish and go home every day
- Regular start and finish times and locations
- Limited number of journeys per day (usually less than 10) within the region
- Full training will be given for use of the hook lift
- Good employer with good benefits inc sick pay and annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme
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Recycling Centres are open every day of the week because people like to recycle and dispose of their materials at weekends and bank holidays. We invite people who can work one full weekend a month to apply. The job also involves driving on landfill.
Key Requirements
To be successful you will be a team player with a positive outlook and able to use your own initiative. You will have good communication skills and be able to relay information accurately and in a timely manner. You will have great driving skills and be able to remain calm in challenging situations. You will have at least basic reading and writing and be numerate to complete load and transfer documentation (basic training will be given where appropriate). As a primary frontline service for the Authority, you will keep a smart appearance and maintain a professional manner.
For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!
At Warwickshire County Council, we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills, and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.
Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more, please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund
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The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
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Additional Information
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We don't want to keep you waiting, so we will be starting the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running. Please check your emails or applicant account via our jobs portal for any updates on your application.
To discuss the role, please contact John Hopwood on johnhopwood@warwickshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 16th July 2026
Interview date: W/C 27th July 2026
Should you require application forms in an alternative format/language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under-representation in its workforce. See more.
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