Job Description

Job Ref: HGGC0725

Salary: Starting from 32,877 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: Based at Sandford

Hours: 45 hours per week

North Somerset Environment Company Ltd. (NSEC) works in partnership with North Somerset Council and delivers the following services:

Collecting recycling and waste from over 100,000 homes and commercial businesses across North Somerset and the wider area Managing Household Waste Recycling Centres at Backwell, Portishead and Weston along with two Waste Transfer Stations in Weston. Maintaining 1,100km of North Somerset highways including surface repairs, winter maintenance, gully management, drainage and kerbing repairs, signage and linemarking, and 24/7 emergency response services. HGV Driver and mobile plant training, vehicle servicing and maintenance, event cleaning and other environmental and highway maintenance specialisms to commercial businesses
At NSEC, we're more than just a company - we're a community dedicated to making a positive impact right here in North Somerset. Our commitment extends beyond our services; it's at the heart of everything we do, including our approach to employment.

We are currently seeking a HGV Driver Operative to join our crews at the Sandford depot to deliver the programme of work and emergency reactive call-out for the Gully Cleansing operation, including day and night shifts.

We're looking for a Driver who will share driving and operative duties and have an aptitude for outdoor work and physical activity.

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience of driving and operating similar vehicles. Full UK Driving licence for correct class of vehicle (minimum category C). CPC training. Knowledge of Kaarbontech software or similar gully cleansing software. Ability to follow health and safety procedures and safe systems of work for highway working.

What we're offering:

Company Pension 3% employer contribution. Free Life Policy. Cycle to Work Scheme. Seasonal burger van and ice cream van on site - free for all staff! Promotional Opportunities with internal recruitment. Upskill to become a professional Driver with our in-house Driver Training Academy. Career Development including formal qualifications and vocational certificates. Free Parking on site. Mental Health: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household. Physical Health: local Gym Discount at various sites in North Somerset (including swimming pool access and gym classes).

Email your up-to-date CV to: jobs@nsecltd.co.uk to apply, or for more information. If you don't have a CV, give us a call on 07917 092785. Visit our website at

www.nsecltd.co.uk

to find out more about the business and our other vacancies.

Closing Date: Friday 15th August 2025

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 32,877.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Reference ID: HGGC0725