Driver/Operative

Brackenberry; Newport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency is seeking a Driver in Newport to support the Waste Management service with daily street cleansing duties. Responsibilities include driving council vehicles, complying with safety regulations, and supervising operatives. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and knowledge of the Newport area. This is a 3-month contract with the potential for extension. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• Full, current UK driving licence.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Available to work immediately or at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily contractual street cleansing tasks in accordance with route schedules.
• Drive council vehicles as required, following instructions in the Driver Handbook.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of the Newport City area

Strong teamworking skills

Ability to work to targets and deadlines

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newport to assist with the appointment of a Driver, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay

£13.68 - £17.67 per hour

Summary

The Driver/General Operative will support the Waste Management service by carrying out daily street cleansing duties in line with contract specifications and route schedules. The role includes driving council vehicles when required, maintaining high safety standards, and delivering quality public-facing services. The post also involves supervising cleansing operatives when working as a team and adhering to rostered working patterns, including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily contractual street cleansing tasks in accordance with route schedules.
• Drive council vehicles as required, following instructions in the Driver Handbook.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations, including wearing full protective uniform and footwear.
• Take reasonable care of personal and team safety; report incidents, accidents, and faults promptly.
• Attend mandatory training sessions when instructed.
• Perform cleansing and driving duties as directed by the Refuse & Cleansing Manager.

Essentials

• Full, current UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of the Newport City area.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong teamworking skills.
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines.

Please Note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K.

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

• We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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