Plymouth City Council
Waste & Cleansing LGV Driver (Cleansing)
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Job Opportunity: LGV Driver
Are you passionate about keeping Plymouth clean, safe, and looking its best? Do you enjoy working outdoors, supporting your colleagues, and making a visible difference in your community every day?
Plymouth City Council is seeking a committed and professional LGV Driver to join our Cleansing Department and help deliver the essential frontline services that keep our city clean, safe, and sustainable. We are looking for experienced drivers who take pride in their work, thrive as part of a team, and are dedicated to providing an excellent service to local residents and businesses. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining the city's environment, supporting local communities, and ensuring Plymouth remains a clean, safe, and welcoming place for everyone.
About the Role
As part of our Cleansing Service, you will operate a range of specialist vehicles, including large mechanical sweepers and refuse vehicles used in the collection and transportation of litter bin waste. You will be responsible for operating these vehicles safely and efficiently, in accordance with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, and Council procedures, while ensuring the wellbeing of colleagues, members of the public, and other road users at all times.
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This is a varied and rewarding role that requires excellent driving skills, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to respond effectively to changing operational demands. You will play a key role in maintaining service standards, supporting your colleagues, and representing Plymouth City Council in a professional and positive manner while helping to keep the city clean and presentable.
Key Requirements
- Reliable and safety-conscious individual with operational experience.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality public services.
If you meet these criteria, we would love to hear from you.
Application Process
When applying, please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience, along with any desirable criteria, outlined in the role profile.
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Equality and Diversity
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality, we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced, or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Additional Information
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
- Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Samantha Crowley - Samantha.Crowley@plymouth.gov.uk
Closing date: Sunday 8 August
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