Driver (Non LGV) - Waste & Recycling Collection Operative

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26–32 days + bank hols

LGPS pension

Wellbeing/EAP

Rewards via DCC Direct

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Denbighshire County Council is seeking a reliable team player for a physically demanding recycling collection role in the local area. The job involves walking long distances, lifting containers, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Applicants must be flexible, willing to work weekends/bank holidays, and hold a Category C1 driving licence with CPC. We offer a generous benefits package including substantial annual leave, the Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing support, staff

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit for walking long distances and lifting recycling containers.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays, as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out recycling collection rounds as allocated by the council.
• Drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes and comply with CPC requirements.
• Adhere to health and safety and council policies at all times.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Flexibility

Outdoor work

Education

Category C1 driving licence

Driver CPC

Job description

The successful candidate will need to be a strong team player, who demonstrates positive behaviour and has a flexible approach to work. The post is physically demanding and therefore a good standard of fitness is required (collection rounds can involve walking 10 miles a day and the movement and lifting of recycling containers presented by residents for collection). The willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions is essential. It will be necessary to work flexible hours including some weekends and bank holidays. Successful candidates will be required to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes and must therefore hold a valid Category C1 driving licence and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

Denbighshire County Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and its Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in the Welsh Language and application forms received in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than an application form submitted in English.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work? We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Family friendly policies