HGV Driver

Schools’ Choice • coventry, england • Posted July 01, 2026

Position Overview

We are currently seeking dedicated HGV Drivers to join the team at Opus People Solutions representing our esteemed client, Coventry City Council.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine vehicle maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
  • Ensure compliance with guidelines outlined in the Driver handbook/MORR Code and Highway Code.
  • Drive and operate HGV vehicles for waste collection around Coventry City.
  • Adhere strictly to driving and reversing procedures as per standard training protocols.
  • Be responsible for a crew collecting commercial waste and domestic waste.
  • Collect bulky items and perform day‑to‑day driving duties.
  • Execute household door‑to‑door collections, commercial waste collections, street cleaning and associated functions.
  • Collect recycling, garden waste, food waste, domestic refuse and perform multi‑occupancy property and new development collections.
  • Operate mechanical sweeper oper...