Waste and Cleansing HGV/LGV Driver

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .

About the Role

We are recruiting for 5 Waste and Cleansing HGV Drivers to join Nottingham City Council's dedicated Blitz Team, working a permanent Monday to Friday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm shift pattern. The Blitz Team plays a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe city by responding to environmental issues across Nottingham, with a primary focus on the removal of fly-tipping from council-owned land. The team also undertakes a wide range of street cleansing activities, including litter clearance, environmental maintenance and supporting other frontline services where operational needs require. Working as part of a flexible and responsive team, you will help deliver high-quality environmental services that improve Nottingham's neighbourhoods and public spaces. The role requires the safe operation of vehicles, equipment and technology, while working collaboratively to provide an efficient, customer-focused service across the city.

About You

The ideal candidate will have

• A full UK driving licence (Category C licence and Driver CPC qualification are essential if recruiting to HGV roles).
• Experience of working in waste management, street cleansing, environmental services, local authority operations or a similar frontline service environment.
• Experience of carrying out vehicle inspections, completing daily safety checks and operating vehicles and equipment safely.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, safe working practices, manual handling and risk assessment within an operational environment.
• Knowledge of road safety requirements and the challenges of working in a public-facing environment.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative to prioritise tasks and respond to changing service demands.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with residents, businesses and colleagues.
• The ability to undertake physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions, including lifting, carrying and prolonged periods of walking and physical activity.
• Experience of using handheld devices, mobile technology or digital systems to record work activities and report issues.
• A flexible and positive approach to work, with a willingness to support a range of services and operational priorities across Nottingham.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and delivering high standards of customer care.

You can find the job description for this post here .

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 for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Cory Beardsley, Operations Manager, by telephone on 07483552843 or by email at [email hidden]

Closing Date: 27th September 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: Week commencing 28th September 2026
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