Hgv Driver - Refuse Vehicle (alnwick) Lionheart Depot, Alnwick, United Kingdom £26,403 - £28,142 Permanent Apply By 16 April, 2026 Posted On 2 April, 2026

Northumberland County Council

Alnwick, United Kingdom
Base: £26,403 - £28,142; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Drive refuse and recycling collection vehicles
Operate state-of-the-art food waste vehicles
Use in-cab tablet technology daily
Northumberland County Council is seeking a qualified HGV Driver for refuse vehicle operations in Alnwick, UK. The role involves driving refuse and recycling collection vehicles while overseeing a small team to ensure efficient waste collection and customer service

Job Summary

  • The role involves driving a large fleet of refuse and recycling vehicles alongside new food waste collection units equipped with in-cab tablets.
  • You will take overall responsibility for the careful use and maintenance of the vehicle while overseeing a small team of dedicated staff.
  • This is a permanent, full-time position working a 4-day week from Monday to Thursday at the Lionheart Depot in Alnwick.

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Northumberland County Council is seeking a qualified HGV Driver for refuse vehicle operations in Alnwick, UK. The role involves driving refuse and recycling collection vehicles while overseeing a small team to ensure efficient waste collection and customer service.

Salary

Base: £26,403 - £28,142; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drive refuse and recycling collection vehicles
  • Operate state-of-the-art food waste vehicles
  • Use in-cab tablet technology daily
  • Oversee team of Refuse Collection staff
  • Maintain vehicle and allocated tools

Nice-to-have

  • Hard-working and enthusiastic attitude
  • Dedicated team player
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Commitment to community cleanliness

Key Requirements

  • Qualified to drive the fleet of refuse vehicles
  • Must be based at Lionheart Depot in Alnwick
  • Ability to work as part of a dedicated team

Work Rights

Not specified

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