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HGV Driver

Job details
Posting date: 23 September 2025
Salary: £15.08 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 30 September 2025
Location: Plymouth, South West England
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Neway International Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 1610676

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Summary

Neway International is seeking a HGV Driver to join our client based with Plymouth City Council.

Location: Chelson Meadow, Plymouth City Council
Contract: 20 October 2025 – initially 3 months likely to be extended
Hours: 37 per week | Monday–Friday, 06:00–14:30
Rate: £15.08 PAYE
️ Application Deadline: Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 15:00

Plymouth City Council is seeking a reliable and physically fit HGV Driver to provide essential cover during a period of long-term sickness. Based at Chelson Meadow, this short-term assignment offers a great opportunity to contribute to the city’s frontline services.

About the Role
You’ll be responsible for operating heavy goods vehicles across Plymouth, supporting waste collection and other essential services. The role requires manual handling of heavy bins and a strong understanding of the local area to ensure efficient route coverage.

Key Responsibilities
Safely operate HGVs in line with council procedures and road safety regulations

Carry out waste collection duties, including lifting and moving heavy bins

Navigate routes across Plymouth using local knowledge to optimise efficiency

Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report any faults or incidents promptly

Work collaboratively with the wider team to meet service delivery targets

Ideal Candidate
Valid HGV licence and CPC qualification

Proven experience in driving large vehicles, ideally in a public service context

Good working knowledge of Plymouth’s road network

Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks

Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards of service

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