Light Vehicle Driver

Light Vehicle Driver – Coventry City Council (via Opus People Solutions)

Pay Rate: £13.47 per hour PAYE

Location:

Whitley Depot, Coventry, CV3 4AR

Contract:

Temporary assignment from the end of July until the end of September

Positions Available: 4 Drivers

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday 7.5 hours per day, Friday 7 hours per day;
Total: 37 hours per week

Start time: 7:30am; 30‑minute unpaid break daily

Opus People Solutions is recruiting on behalf of Coventry City Council for 4 Light Vehicle Drivers to support the Waste Services Department with the delivery of bins for the city's new food waste collection service. This is a hands‑on role combining driving and manual work. You will be responsible for delivering food waste bins and associated materials to residential properties across Coventry, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, accurately and on schedule.

The role is ideal for reliable individuals who enjoy being out on the road, working independently and providing a high standard of service to residents.

• Drive a light goods vehicle (3.5 tonne) safely and responsibly.
• Deliver food waste bins and related materials to residential addresses across Coventry.
• Load, unload and manually handle bins throughout the working day.
• Follow planned delivery routes and schedules.
• Complete delivery records accurately.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
• Ensure all deliveries are completed efficiently and to agreed targets.
• Maintain high standards of customer service when interacting with residents.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures at all times.
• Support the Waste Services team with other duties as required.

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Aged 18 years or over for insurance purposes.
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to providing excellent service.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.