LGV Drivers

LGV Drivers Needed

Pay: £20.28 - £27.33 per hour

Hackney Council is looking for experienced LGV Drivers to join our team and help keep Hackney cleaner, safer, and greener - a place for everyone.

As an LGV Driver, you'll play a vital role in supporting our waste services, including:

Street cleansing
Waste transfer station operations
Gully cleaning
Winter gritting
Refuse and recycling collections

You'll drive a variety of Category C vehicles, including specialist vehicles such as roll-on/roll-off trucks, skips, and mechanical brooms. Our teams work across the borough day and night, all year round, tackling everything from graffiti removal to fly-tipping and stray dogs.

What you'll do

Inspect and maintain your vehicle, ensuring work is carried out safely and securely
Keep accurate driver records and incident reports
Use digital devices to record work
Follow instructions and communicate effectively with colleagues and the public

What we're looking for

Pride in your work and a strong customer service approach
Experience delivering waste and cleaning services
Safe driving and operating techniques
Ability to carry out and record routine checks on vehicles and equipment
Willingness to learn and suggest improvements

This role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and sometimes alone.

Essential requirements

Full UK driving licence (Category

C) with no more than 3 penalty points
Driver tachograph and CPC card

We have multiple positions available on both day and evening shifts. A reserve list will be created for candidates who meet the interview criteria, as we expect further vacancies in the coming months.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy