HGV Class 2 Driver

HGV Class 2 Driver

13.47 - 13.68 per hour

Location: Copse Road Depot Fleetwood

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Wyre Council is seeking a hardworking and reliable HGV Class 2 Driver to support the delivery of essential frontline environmental services across the borough. This is a key operational role within our Street Cleansing service helping to keep Wyre clean safe and welcoming for residents and visitors.

You will be responsible for driving HGV vehicles as well as undertaking a range of street cleansing and general labouring duties. The role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and providing a visible professional presence within local communities.

What Youll Do

• Drive and operate HGV and other service vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Carry out mechanised street cleansing bin emptying and general cleaning duties.
• Provide direction and support to colleagues working alongside the vehicle.
• Respond to environmental issues including the removal and safe disposal of flytipped waste.
• Undertake general labouring and loading duties associated with street cleansing operations.
• Maintain a vigilant presence across the borough to help deter environmental crime and antisocial behaviour.
• Operate equipment plant and machinery in line with health and safety requirements.
• Act professionally and courteously when always dealing with members of the public.

What Were Looking For

Essential:

• A current valid HGV class 2 (C) driving licence.
• Previous experience working in a street cleaning street scene or similar operational environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety at work and safe working practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Physically able to undertake outdoor manual duties.
• A flexible approach to working hours including weekends and bank holidays.

What youll get in return:

• Wyre Council will fully fund your Driver CPC.
• The opportunity to play a vital role in delivering frontline services to local communities.
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• A competitive salary and local government benefits package including employer pension contributions.
• Annual leave entitlement rising with length of service plus bank holidays.
• Stable employment as part of a supportive and committed team. A competitive rate of pay including additional benefits such as employer pension contributions 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service including bank holidays and a work environment that will help you develop and grow.

To apply online and for more information about this vacancy please visit our website .

We will be holding a recruitment drop-in session at the Wyre Council Copse Road Depot on Tuesday 21 April between 12.00pm and 2.00pm for anyone that wants to come along and discuss the position or needs help with their application. No appointment necessary simply turn up on the day.

Please be aware that should we receive a sufficient number of applications we may close this vacancy before the closing date advertised. It is therefore advised that you submit your application as soon as possible.