Group Leader HGV Driver Class 2

Group Leader HGV Driver Class 2

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Advert Start Date: 08/07/2026
• Advert End Date: 21/07/2026 23:59
• Salary: £28,598 - £30,024
• Hours per week: Full Time
• Job Category: Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling / Parks
• Vacancy ID: 299345
• Employment Location: Middlesbrough
• Post Number: 4250448
• Number of posts: 1
• Closing date: 21 Jul

Further Information

We have an exciting role on offer within our Environmental services as a Group Leader (HGV Driver).

About Us

Middlesbrough Council Recycling and Waste services are looking to appoint a HGV Driver to drive a maximum of 26ft Refuse Collection Vehicle and lead a small team in collecting refuse and recycling.

To be successful in this role you need:

• A full LGV Class License.
• Carry a valid Drivers Qualification Card.

You will have a responsibility for driving a 26ft Refuse Compaction Vehicle in built areas. You will have the responsibility for ensuring that Health and Safety Legislations is always adhered to.

Operate our InCab computer system to report issues and confirm that collections have been made. You will also support supervisors for Recycling and Waste services in provision of effective service delivery.

In return we can offer:

• Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional day annual leave per year.
• Excellent pension plus top-up options.
• Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
• Flexible working (depending on the job role).
• Electric car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee benefits portal, including Wellbeing Assistance Programme.
• Staff Lottery.
• Travel and car parking schemes.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Fantastic career opportunities and lots more!

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Dale Metcalfe at Dale_Metcalfe@middlesbrough.gov.uk.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

• We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran

Supporting documents

Enter your email address


#s1-Gen


• A full LGV Class License.
• Carry a valid Drivers Qualification Card.
You will have a responsibility for driving a 26ft Refuse Compaction Vehicle in built areas. You will have the responsibility for ensuring that Health and Safety Legislations is always adhered to.

Middlesbrough Council Recycling and Waste services are looking to appoint a HGV Driver to drive a maximum of 26ft Refuse Collection Vehicle and lead a small team in collecting refuse and recycling.

Operate our InCab computer system to report issues and confirm that collections have been made. You will also support supervisors for Recycling and Waste services in provision of effective service delivery. In return we can offer:
• Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional day annual leave per year.
• Excellent pension plus top-up options.
• Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
• Flexible working (depending on the job role).
• Electric car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee benefits portal, including Wellbeing Assistance Programme.
• Staff Lottery.
• Travel and car parking schemes.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Fantastic career opportunities and lots more!
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!