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Specialist HGV Driver – Leicestershire County Council
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Bardon WTS, Unit 9, Interlink Way South, Coalville, LE67 1PG
Salary: £26,832 – £28,146 per annum (based on 37 hours/week, pro-rata for part-time). (Pay Award Pending)
Working Hours: 40.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 17th July 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC
About the Role
Leicestershire County Council’s Contract and Haulage Team is seeking a Specialist HGV Driver to deliver essential waste management services across Leicestershire.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Waste Management Supervisor, ensuring smooth operations at the Council’s facilities by:
- Driving 32-tonne Hook loaders to collect, deliver, and manoeuvre waste containers and compactors
- Maintaining effective partnerships with statutory, voluntary, private agencies, and local communities to uphold Environmental Services objectives
- Ensuring services are consistently delivered for the benefit of residents of Leicestershire
This role demands experience, reliability, and strong health & safety adherence across high-demand operational settings.
Key Responsibilities
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Logistical Driving:
- Operate large articulated lorries and specialised compactor vehicles
- Perform on-site maintenance checks and secure load compliance
- Comply with HGV charge scheme, DVSA regulations, and Council logistics guidelines
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Service Delivery:
- Partner with teams to optimise waste collection, distribution, and material handling
- Solve operational challenges relating to waste resourcing and local site demands
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Team & Stakeholder Relations:
- Work cooperatively with council staff, contractors, and partners to maintain service promises
- Represent the team in internal reviews and community relations
- Upskill team members (where applicable) towards Train-the-Trainer goals
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- Health & Safety:
- Adhere to CPC requirements, risk assessments, and accident prevention protocols
- Ensure compliance with plant operations (e.g., loading shovel training)
Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate:
- A full (provisional or full) driving licence (with valid business use insurance)
- HGV Category C licence (essential requirement) with an active Driver CPC.
- Minimum 3+ years driving HGV vehicles in high-volume scenarios.
- .channel plate operator or equivalent (or ability to complete relevant training quickly)
- Hidden or basic operator qualifications (or willingness to work towards train-the-trainer role).
Desirable Experience:
- ForePerson or loading machine tickets for waste operations
- Experience using specialised waste systems (e.g., toggle hooks, sheets)
- Premium knowledge of HGVs, tom-toms, or trailer tippers
Attitudinal Skills:
- Attention to physical demands (lifting >20kg loads/daily, often in confined spaces).
- A can-do approach in managing unpredictable gate-onsituations.
- Ability to drive in public, sensitive communities with professional courtesy.
- Committed to Leicestershire County Council’s organizational values of equality, diversity and inclusion.
(Assessment will cover practical driving & operational skill tests.)
Benefits
Leicestershire County Council invests in the people who make sure Leicestershire works. Benefits include:
✔ Comprehensive role progression within the applications team. ✔ Development support, with dedicated training in plant operations / leadership. ✔ Competitive reduce-scale salary in pay-bands post-award. ✔ Work-life integrations:
- Supportive discussions for flexible work patterns.
- Recognition for your on-site tasks/insensitive contributions.
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✔ Voluntary scheme opportunities (e.g., Council Volunteer Parking)
Crucial Notes
- This vacancy is subject to normal pre-employment checks and DVSA interviews.
- English language proficiency (written/speak) required (per UK Visit Rules).
- Reasonable accommodations provided for legally recognized disabilities.
Flexible Working Opportunities
Flexibility is encouraged, including discussions on:
📌 Part-time work 📌 Term-time schedules 📌 Hybrid work models (depending on operational compliance).
To explore tailored options, speak to:
Paul Reid – Haulage & Waste Management Officer 📞 0116 305 3377 ✉️ Paul.Reid@leics.gov.uk
Dwain Mensah – Haulage & Waste Management Officer 📞 0116 305 0226 ✉️ Dwain.Mensah@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
Applications open to all backgrounds. Finish your supporting statement (max. 500 words) explaining how your skills align with this role’s needs (include: legal documents; functional checks; safety training). Submissions without these cannot be assessed.
Submit by [applying here] before the vacancy closes, or contact the Employee Service Centre:
📞 0300 3030222 (Opt. 2 for IT/enquiries) 🆓 Online: EMSS Support Portal
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