Driver - Level 3

Dorset Council UK; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council organization in Ferndown is seeking an LGV Driver to join their friendly collection team. This position offers a great work-life balance with Monday to Friday daytime hours, driving local routes. Candidates must hold a minimum Category C driving licence and demonstrate knowledge of Health and Safety. A wide range of benefits is included, such as generous holiday entitlement, a Local Government Pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Double time for bank holiday work

Local Government Pension scheme

Employee Wellbeing service

Free health checks

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Category C driving licence required.
• Current digital tachograph card necessary.
• Evidence of completed Drivers CPC qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive local routes on a Monday to Friday schedule.
• Maintain good health and safety practices while working outdoors.
• Work 37 hours per week with potential for overtime.

Skills

Local knowledge

Understanding of Health and Safety

Job description

Are you tired of being away from home for days on end? Or perhaps working alone?

Are you ready to work for an organisation that encourages good work life balance?

We currently have an opportunity for an LGV Driver to join our friendly collection team. Previous experience of working in the waste industry and good local knowledge will be an advantage.

What You Will Be Doing

If you are looking for a driving role with variety, Monday to Friday daytime hours, 7.5 hour shifts, driving local routes, are physically fit and like working outdoors then this would be a great fit for you. We are looking for Drivers that have good understanding of Health and Safety. You must hold a minimum Category C driving licence have a current digital tachograph card and evidence of a completed Drivers CPC qualification is essential.

You will work 37 hours per week with early mornings and some weekend and bank holiday working. Opportunity to work overtime is available.

For you

A Range Of Benefits Including

• Generous holiday entitlement - 27 days holiday each year plus some bank holidays - rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• Double time of basic pay for any bank holiday working
• Local Government Pension scheme including immediate life cover.
• Employee Wellbeing service
• Free health checks
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
• Online platform offering discounts from retailers
• Training and development opportunities