# Refuse/Recycling HGV Driver

**Company**: London Borough of Hillingdon
**Location**: London Borough of Hillingdon, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 31,290 - 32,655 per year
**Category**: Logistics & Supply Chain

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced HGV driver to join our Waste Services team delivering essential refuse and recycling collections across the borough.

As a Refuse & Recycling HGV Driver, you will be responsible for operating collection vehicles on planned routes, ensuring waste and recycling collections are completed safely, efficiently and in line with service standards.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Safely operate refuse and recycling collection vehicles on designated routes.

- Carry out daily vehicle inspections and complete all required vehicle checks and records.

- Ensure vehicle defects are promptly reported and dealt with appropriately.

- Work closely with collection crews to complete daily collection rounds safely and efficiently.

- Follow all reversing and manoeuvring procedures, working with crew members to maintain safety at all times.

- Ensure vehicle loads remain within legal weight limits.

- Discharge collected waste and recycling at designated disposal facilities.

- Support the crew with collections and manual handling duties where required.

- Complete all operational records, driver hours and digital reporting requirements accurately.

- Maintain high standards of health, safety and customer care while representing the Council.

**About You:** We are seeking someone who takes pride in their work, puts safety first and can work effectively as part of a team. You will be professional, dependable and committed to delivering a high-quality service for residents.

**Essential Requirements:**

- Valid LGV/HGV Licence.

- Full UK Driving Licence.

- Full Driver CPC qualification.

- Current Digital Driver Card.

- No more than three penalty points on your driving licence.

- Ability to undertake manual handling and physically demanding work.

- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

- Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities.

- Ability to use in-cab technology and electronic devices to record daily activities.

- Flexible approach to working hours and service requirements.

**Desirable Requirements:**

- Previous HGV driving experience within waste management or environmental services.

- Safety awareness or manual handling training.

- Knowledge of the local area.

**Why Join Us?:** This is an opportunity to join a dedicated frontline service that residents rely on every day. You will be part of a supportive team delivering an essential service while helping improve the local environment.

**Benefits:**

- Stable employment within a local authority environment.

- Training and development opportunities.

- A supportive team culture.

- The opportunity to make a real difference to the borough and its residents.

- A workplace built around the values of Respect, Collaboration, Efficiency, Integrity, and Openness and Honesty.

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## Skills

### Required
- LGV/HGV Licence
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Driver CPC qualification
- Digital Driver Card
- Manual handling
- Health and safety responsibilities
- In-cab technology

### Nice to have
- Previous HGV driving experience
- Safety awareness training
- Manual handling training
- Knowledge of local area

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