Class 2 Driver

Pertemps Scotland; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Driving Hub in Helensburgh is seeking a Class 2 driver to carry out driving duties and perform non-driving tasks within the Amenity Service. The role requires flexibility to cover a 37-hour week with 4-on, 4-off shifts, including weekends.

Daily checks, vehicle cleaning, loading/unloading, and assistance with refuse collection, plus associated duties in the cleansing service, are expected, with standby and emergency duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Daily vehicle checks, vehicle cleaning, transport of goods, equipment and personnel.
• Assisting in the loading and unloading of the vehicles, using where necessary mechanical aids, and completion of associated paperwork
• Undertake, either individually or as a member of the team, duties concerned with the removal of household, industrial and commercial refuse from a variety of locations. These duties will require the use and operation of the usual range of associated manual and mechanical tools and equipment.
• Whilst not driving, the post holder will undertake ancillary duties undertaken by the cleansing service, including civic amenity site, refuse collection and beach cleaning

Job description

Pertemps Driving Hub

Role:- Class 2

Location:- Helensburgh

Hours:- 37 hours 4 on 4 off (including weekends)

Rate:- £14.68 PAYE

Job Summary

To undertake driving duties, be responsible for allocated vehicles requiring specialist driving skills and to perform non driving duties as required within Amenity Service

Job Description

• Daily vehicle checks, vehicle cleaning, transport of goods, equipment and personnel.
• Assisting in the loading and unloading of the vehicles, using where necessary mechanical aids, and completion of associated paperwork
• Undertake, either individually or as a member of the team, duties concerned with the removal of household, industrial and commercial refuse from a variety of locations. These duties will require the use and operation of the usual range of associated manual and mechanical tools and equipment.
• Whilst not driving, the post holder will undertake ancillary duties undertaken by the cleansing service, including civic amenity site, refuse collection and beach cleaning

Health & Safety

All employees must follow the Council’s health and safety policies, standards, systems and procedures and must follow any additional health and safety instructions required by their line management. Employees who manage staff (and/or control workers from outside bodies) must ensure that they comply with the Council’s health and safety at work procedures and ensure that all workplace risks are assessed, suitable control measures are put in place and that these are communicated to the workforce in a way they understand.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be prepared to work overtime when required
• The jobholder will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Argyll and Bute to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
• The jobholder will be expected to participate in emergency situation responses and standby duties as required
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this job and grade, and as required by the line manager.