Our client is a local council facility who has a great opportunity for HGV/LGV drivers to work within their waste & recycling department. This opportunity is for Day shift only.
If you want to be rewarded for dedication and loyalty, enjoy managing your own workload & being outdoors and have excellent people skills then we want to hear from you.......
This is the ideal role for a Refuse and Recycling LGV Driver looking to develop their career with an award-winning company.
As a Refuse and Recycling LGV Driver you will be responsible for Driving and operating a variety of waste collection vehicles using safe and efficient driving techniques in line with the clients’ requirements.
Your duties will include:
- Working within a team that will include waste loaders and assisting with loading duties.
- Assisting in the provision of an effective and efficient waste collection and disposal service across various locations within the district
- Observing health and safety requirements
- Being responsible for the safety of crew, yourself and members of the public.
- To act as team leader with responsibility for the control of the crew and vehicle. Including appropriate corrective action as and when required so as to best ensure professional and safe service delivery.
- To undertake dynamic risk assessments as and when required with regards to safe operation of the service. Where required reporting to the Duty Supervisor for authorisation prior to action or where authorisation is not required immediately following action so as to allow timely communications to be undertaken and reduce risk of service failure.
- Vehicle maintenance and cleaning in accordance with the organisational instructions.
- Conducting and operating the vehicle in accordance with the relevant legislation, required driver certification, in accordance with the Council’s Health and Safety Policies, Safe working practices and Manufacturer’s Operating Instructions.
- To demonstrate an acceptance of and commitment to the principles underlying Council’s Equalities and Diversity policy.
- The front-line and customer service nature of the role requires the highest standards of customer care and behaviour to be maintained at all times.
- With the assistance of a Waste and Street Scene Supervisor undertake the appraisal of crew members. Recognition of performance, targets and skills necessary to deliver effective services through the identification and reporting of training and development needs.
- To undertake appropriate vehicle defect checks, document and report in accordance with training and procedure so as to ensure vehicle to the best of knowledge is ‘legal’ at all times.
To be considered for the role of Refuse and Recycling LGV Driver you must have:
• Driver CPC Qualification
• Driving Experience
• Full Category C Driving Licence
• HGV/LGV Class II Driving Licence
Additionally, you must possess high levels of accuracy with good numeracy and organisational skills.
Although not essential, previous experience with waste or recycling would be an advantage although the client will offer in-house, on the job training and instruction on the various vehicles they operate in their fleet, so your experience as a driver will be utilised and your skills and knowledge base will increase.
To apply for the role of Refuse and Recycling LGV Driver, please apply via the button or link shown. If your skills and experience meet with this requirement, we will contact you to discuss the position in further detail.
Baxter Personnel, Darlington DL1 4WD