Waste Collection HGV Driver; Food Waste

Package Description Roles Available in Bradford & Keighley

Make a visible difference every single day Are you someone who likes to stay active, work outdoors and be part of a close-knit team? We're looking for reliable, hardworking HGV Drivers to join our Waste Services team. This is more than just a job; it's an essential frontline service with real responsibility and a real impact. Our crews support over 225,000 households and local businesses across the Bradford district, and we value the important work they do every day.

If you want stable employment, a great team spirit and a role where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

• Drive a specialist food waste collection vehicle and other HGV collection vehicles as required.
• Collect food waste and support other waste collection services across the district.
• Work closely with your team to complete daily routes safely and efficiently.
• Help supervise crew members and ensure safe working practices are followed.
• Operate in-cab technology and collection management systems.
• Identify and record contaminated containers in line with service procedures.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Complete vehicle records, defect reports and associated paperwork.
• Help ensure vehicles and equipment are clean, safe and well maintained.
• Deliver a courteous, helpful service to residents and local businesses.
• This is an active, physical role. You'll be on your feet and moving throughout the day, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and you'll finish each shift knowing you've made a real difference in keeping your community clean, safe and running smoothly.

We're not just looking for experience; we're looking for the right attitude.

• The ideal candidate will be:
• Holds a valid HGV Class 2 (Category
  
  C) licence and Driver CPC.
• A professional driver with strong, confident driving skills, particularly when manoeuvring and reversing collection vehicles.
• Physically fit and happy to work all year round outdoors.
• Motivated, reliable and team-focused with a strong work ethic.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and committed to following procedures at all times.
• Comfortable using vehicle technology and completing operational paperwork.
• Professional and respectful when dealing with members of the public.

• Stable and secure Local Authority Employment
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership Supportive and enjoyable team environment
• Opportunities for overtime

See our Employee Offer below for the full range of benefits available to Bradford Council employees.