HGV Driver/Loader

Adur & Worthing Councils; Lancing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Buddy Support Programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Adur & Worthing Councils is looking for a physically fit HGV driver/loader to join our refuse collection team. You will drive a HGV kerbside vehicle and load waste with a three-person crew across Adur and Worthing, delivering a reliable kerbside service to households and local businesses.

The role requires a Category C HGV license (max three penalty points), NVQ Level 2 in waste management operations, knowledge of local authority refuse/recycling operations, and a commitment to Health and Safety

Qualifications

• Hold full category C HGV licence with no more than three penalty points.
• Knowledge of local area and local authority refuse/recycling operations.
• NVQ Level 2 in waste management operations or equivalent.
• Understanding of Performance, Risk and Reputation Management.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Responsibilities

• Drive a HGV kerbside vehicle and load waste as part of a three-person crew.
• Ensure a quality kerbside refuse/recycling service across Adur and Worthing.
• Operate in all weather conditions and cooperate as a team.

Skills

HGV licence

Penalty points 3

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in waste management operations

Job description

Job Category: Operations & Sustainability

Do you like to be outside in the fresh air all day?

Are you into staying fit and healthy?

Do you love an early finish every day?

We are currently recruiting for a physically fit, HGV driver/loader to join our friendly team, working in Adur and Worthing collecting refuse from householders and local businesses.

The post holder will be responsible for driving a HGV kerbside vehicle and loading within a team of 3 Refuse Operatives, ensuring a quality kerbside service in the Adur and Worthing areas.

Ideally, the successful candidate will hold a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in waste management operations and be able to demonstrate a knowledge of local authority refuse and recycling operation, however training will be provided for those who have a willingness to learn! You will ideally have an understanding of performance, risk and reputation management whilst working within the guidelines outlined in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

This is a physically demanding role and you will be required to undertake basic health and safety and manual handling training. You will be working in all weather conditions, therefore you must be prepared for this and it is also essential that you are an effective team player.

• To hold full category C HGV licence with no more than three penalty points
• A knowledge of the local area
• A knowledge of local authority refuse and recycling operations
• Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in waste management operations
• Have an understanding of Performance, Risk and Reputation Management
• Working knowledge of the relevant sections of the H&SWA 1974

What do our staff say about working here?

“The best aspect of the job is the hours. We start early and finish early”

“We like to look out for the residents”

What do we offer in return?

Job specific:

For more information, contact Mark Quartly on 01273 263145

At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.

Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:

• Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee resource groups/networks
• Buddy Support Programme
• Flexible working options

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Fair, Green & Local - Please see link below to our corporate plan with our key priorities for Adur and Worthing (2025-2028):

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