HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver

Permanent, Full Time

£29,399 up to £34,586 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Fixed-base worker

Closing Date: 1st October 2025

The Role

Helping keep the waste services across Essex rolling by collecting containers from any of our 21 RCHW’s and taking them to a number of tipping locations based across the county.

As a Class 1 driver you’ll be taking a Wag & Drag moving Roll-On/Roll-Off containers.

This is not your traditional driving job, you may also be asked to move containers around our sites- discussing with the site managers of our RCHW’s to ensure smooth running of the sites.

Many of our sites operate seven days a week so there will be some weekend shifts, there will be a +8% uplift for weekend and Bank Holiday working

To read more about our business area, please visit:

Climate, Environment and Customer Services

The Opportunity

To undertake, within Essex County Council waste services, the collection, transportation and tipping of Roll on Roll off (RoRo) containers ensuring the load is secure and safe at all times.    

To undertake a variety of tasks to achieve the above which may involve driving different types of vehicles ensuring all daily/weekly tasks are completed in accordance with directions given by management/supervisors.  

Ensure the best operational relationships are maintained between the service and all contracted disposal/treatment facilities.  

Accountabilities

• Drive and be responsible for any allocated vehicle, including all driver vehicle checks including completion of Tachograph or vehicle logs as required  

• To load/unload containers and maintain safety and security of load ensuring site specific rules, safe systems of work and risk assessments are adhered to at all times   

• To be responsible for the safe and the correct use of all vehicles, plant and equipment provided ensuring it is operated in accordance with the training provided and manufactures guidelines  

• Accountable for the pre-use inspection of vehicles assigned for operation, reporting any defects prior to commencement of duties 

• Responsible for accurately completing all required operational paperwork, submission to be completed at the end of each the shift and/or as required 

• Responsible for the accurate completion of all Duty of Care (waste transfer note) documentation for each consignment of waste  

• Maintain relevant HGV licence including: Drivers CPC, driver digital tachograph and periodic medical examinations as well as attend any additional training where required 

• Work closely with the site managers/supervisors within the waste service stations to ensure daily requirements are fully met 

• Responsible for following site specific rules at all waste facilities operated by Essex County Council and/or their contractors 

• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the post as required to meet the needs of the service. 

The Experience You Will Bring

• Qualifications /Training - Compliant HGV Licence, Current driver CPC, Knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements 
• Knowledge - Able to demonstrate local knowledge of the area, Knowledge of Transport Legislation in relation to driving heavy good vehicles 
• Experience - Experience of driving a variety of vehicles e.g. HGV, transit van, tractor,  
• Skills - Able to communicate effectively, Able to demonstrate professional and customer-focussed service at all times, Ability to complete paperwork in an accurate and timely manner,  
• Character - Ability to work effectively unsupervised, on own initiative, Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines,  
• Availability / Locality / Mobility - Clean HGV driving licence, Flexibility - the post will require some flexibility in the working arrangements and the postholder will need to be available for this.  

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) on our careers site.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

 Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service.  The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate.  This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.  For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

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