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Job Description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 14:00-22:00

Worker Type: Off-site Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £29,542 (Level one) rising to £32,046 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Eastcroft Depot, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3AH

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham.  So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

We are recruiting for 5 Waste and Cleansing HGV Drivers to join Nottingham City Council's dedicated Blitz Team, working a permanent Monday to Friday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm shift pattern. The Blitz Team plays a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe city by responding to environmental issues across Nottingham, with a primary focus on the removal of fly-tipping from council-owned land. The team also undertakes a wide range of street cleansing activities, including litter clearance, environmental maintenance and supporting other frontline services where operational needs require. Working as part of a flexible and responsive team, you will help deliver high-quality environmental services that improve Nottingham's neighbourhoods and public spaces. The role requires the safe operation of vehicles, equipment and technology, while working collaboratively to provide an efficient, customer-focused service across the city.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A full UK driving licence (Category C licence and Driver CPC qualification are essential if recruiting to HGV roles).
• Experience of working in waste management, street cleansing, environmental services, local authority operations or a similar frontline service environment.
• Experience of carrying out vehicle inspections, completing daily safety checks and operating vehicles and equipment safely.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, safe working practices, manual handling and risk assessment within an operational environment.
• Knowledge of road safety requirements and the challenges of working in a public-facing environment.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative to prioritise tasks and respond to changing service demands.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with residents, businesses and colleagues.
• The ability to undertake physically demanding work outdoors in all weather conditions, including lifting, carrying and prolonged periods of walking and physical activity.
• Experience of using handheld devices, mobile technology or digital systems to record work activities and report issues.
• A flexible and positive approach to work, with a willingness to support a range of services and operational priorities across Nottingham.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and delivering high standards of customer care.

You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it.  We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Cory Beardsley, Operations Manager, by telephone on 07483552843 or by email at [email protected]

Closing Date: 29th November 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support

By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

About us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service)  + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually

Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%

Smart Working – to support your work life balance

Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.