HGV Driver – hpw; x

HGV Driver – 37 hpw (x 6 Posts)

Waste Operations

£28,598 pa plus allowance (£30,024 pa)

Tuesday to Friday

You will be responsible for driving any vehicle within the Council’s Waste Service and will act as an ambassador of South Tyneside Council taking a positive approach to customer care and promoting equality and diversity. This post holds a specific requirement for driving HGV vehicles. You will work as part of a team and be prepared to work flexibly when necessary.

• Drive and operate any vehicle and attached hoists/hi-abs as allocated in support of Waste and Environmental activities.
• Take responsibility for the vehicle and any attached crew including responsibility for the health and safety of colleagues and the public. This may include taking a senior role with operatives attached to a vehicle.
• Drive refuse collection vehicles for the purposes of domestic, commercial, clinical, bulky, abandoned and farm waste.
• Assist Waste and Environmental Operatives in their tasks and duties.
• Complete all relevant paperwork associated with the post including accident reports, fuel records, health and safety issues, vehicle checks etc. To report issues/problems regarding scheduled work e.g. Assisted Pull-Outs, delays etc.
• Undertake appropriate daily vehicle checks ensuring any defects are reported.
• Report issues/problems regarding scheduled work e.g. Assisted Pull-Outs, delays etc.
• Undertake minor routine maintenance of vehicle as required.
• Assist in the completion of scheduled work by altering routes and working with other teams as needed.
• Ensure compliance with generic and dynamic risk assessments for you and work colleagues.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Garry Kidd, Service Operations Manager on .

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here –

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date:
Noon, Friday 31 July 2026.