Driver/Labourer

Charnwood Borough Council; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Loughborough is seeking a Driver / Labourer to support the Empty Homes team. The role involves collaborating with builders to restore properties quickly for new residents. Candidates must have van driving skills and a customer-focused attitude. Benefits include generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Opportunities for professional development

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Essential van driving skills for material deliveries and collections.
• Ability to work in a team and focus on customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Empty Homes team with turning around empty properties.
• Support builders with various external works.
• Carry out cleaning and clearance tasks as needed.
• Handle material deliveries and collections.

Skills

Customer focused

Team player

Valid van driving skills

Job description

Overview

Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is recruiting for a Driver / Labourer to join the Empty Homes (Voids) team. The successful candidate will help turn around empty properties quickly and to a high standard to be available for residents to move into promptly.

You will work alongside builders and assist with duties such as fencing, paving, brick laying, pointing and most external works. Some basic cleaning and clearance duties may be requested. Other duties may include material deliveries and collections, so van driving skills will be essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Empty Homes (Voids) team with turning around empty properties to a high standard for quick occupancy.
• Support builders with fencing, paving, brick laying, pointing and other external works.
• Carry out basic cleaning and clearance tasks as required.
• Handle material deliveries and collections; van driving skills are essential.

Qualifications and Skills

• Customer focused and a team player.
• Valid van driving skills (essential).

Benefits

• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking
• Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Gold Award

About the Council

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people. We offer a range of services, from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets. Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together.

About Charnwood

We are proud of our borough and it is a great place to live, work, visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes and is centered around Loughborough, with a world-class university, historic markets and a diverse community. Charnwood is located in the centre of the country with strong transport links and a forward-looking investment brand that describes the borough as being at the centre of innovation. Our economy is diverse and supported by the research from Loughborough University and related industries, with opportunities for sustainable and inclusive growth.