Chargehand Driver LGV2/CPC

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to operate waste collection vehicles in a full-time capacity. This role involves ensuring compliance with road safety legislation while leading a team to deliver high-quality service. The successful candidate will manage allocated routes and contribute to service improvements. With a focus on flexible working arrangements, this position offers a supportive environment for employees to balance their personal and professional lives. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to equality and support schemes for diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have a full current UK Driving Licence.
• Valid CPC Licence and Drivers Qualification Card required.

Responsibilities

• Operate waste collection vehicles while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Complete allocated routes and supervise the crew effectively.

Skills

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Service Delivery

Problem Solving

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Valid CPC Licence

Drivers Qualification Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Location: Altens East Recycling Resource Facility, Hareness Place, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB12 3GX

Location: Altens East Recycling & Resource Facility, Hareness Place, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that from 1 April 2023, roles requiring PVG membership will require candidates to cover the cost. This applies only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above, including teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour).

The Council will initially pay for the PVG membership cost (£18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members), which will be deducted from the employee’s first full month’s salary.

Job purpose/about the role

The postholder will operate waste collection vehicles (LGV), ensuring compliance with work instructions and road safety legislation. Responsibilities include completing allocated routes and supervising the crew.

Minimum requirements:

• Full current UK Driving Licence
• Valid CPC Licence, Drivers Qualification Card, and Digital Tachograph Card

Skills and abilities:

• Leading a team to achieve tasks
• Effective oral and written communication
• Understanding instructions and delivering high-quality service
• Resolving issues and contributing to service improvement

About Us

Further details are available in the Job Profile.

We support flexible working arrangements to help employees balance work and personal life.

Equality and Support Schemes

We are a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. For reasonable adjustments or questions about our processes, contact [e-mail].

We offer guaranteed interview schemes for applicants meeting specific criteria, including those with disabilities, care leavers, young people in Aberdeen, and those who have completed relevant apprenticeships or are refugees/asylum seekers.