LGV Driver

Reference: REQ
7885

Location: 90 Leycroft Road - Cleansing Services

Region: Central

Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 per year

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week (full time, permanent)

Help keep streets clean and tidy for residents and visitors to Leicester. Cleansing Services provides a variety of street‑cleaning operations to maintain a clean environment within designated areas across the city. We work in the heart of the communities to ensure local areas are clean, safe and free from environmental issues.

• Work closely with the Team Leader and Local Area Manager to undertake driving duties across the city, removing and disposing of debris and refuse at designated sites.
• Carry out routine maintenance of LGV vehicles, checking oil, water levels, tyres, batteries, and performing vehicle body checks.
• Replace worn brushes, vacuum skirts and filters on vehicles.
• Maintain accurate paperwork including logbooks, tachographs and daily driving records.

• Previous experience of driving and a valid LGV driving licence.
• Awareness of health and safety and manual handling, capable of continuous physical work.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills to complete paperwork.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team and respond politely to the public.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for maintaining clean streets.

• Generous annual leave.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Option of flexible working.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains, and help with relocation to Leicester where appropriate.

We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly‑talented workforce and provide an equitable recruitment process. If you’d like to have a chat before applying, contact Sam Mullet on or email