• 37 hours per week
• Immediate start
• Until the end of December with possible extension
• £13.17 per hour

Provide general driving support to Operational Services to ensure that all refuse isremoved from household, industrial and commercial premises such as houses,shops, schools, business premises for appropriate disposal by working as part of a small team.

Responsible for any vehicle, equipment, passengers etc. allocated for the purpose of waste collection, cleansing, recycling or other appropriate services.

Job duties:

1. Operate all vehicle systems which ensure the safety and security of the vehicle, staff and the public.
2. Take part in periodic training to improve personal and team performance and provide job training to new members of staff including casuals or agency, including instructing other operatives in the use of plant and vehicle equipment and other training issues relating to the refuse collection and recycling operations.
3. Drive and be personal responsible for LGV driving duties on any vehicle provided by the Operational Services Department. Driving duties include inspecting, driving, cleaning and washing. Collect vehicle from operational base and be conversant with all aspects of existing and new equipment.
4. Responsible alternatively for non LGV driving duties on any other vehicle provided by Council. Dispose of rubbish at the transfer station or other designated disposal point.
5. Responsible for any other duties in the event that driving duties are not required. Duties may be allocated anywhere in the Borough and clearance of any illegal dumping.
6. Sweeping, collection and removal of all litter, dirt, leaves etc. from public places including roads, pavements and pedestrianised areas as may be required from time to time.
7. Assist, advise and deal with enquiries/complaints for members of the public in a polite and courteous matter ensuring that the best operational relationships are maintained.
8. Dispose of rubbish at the Transfer Station or designated disposal point.

The successful candidate must have

Valid Category C Driving Licence, Valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card A minimum of two years’ continuous LGV driving experience. Any penalty points active on the driving license must be declared along with the relevant code, these will then be assessed for relevance to the duties of the post.

Please send your CV to mia.mcdowell@therecruitmentco.uk