HGV Driver/Loader

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced HGV Driver/Loader to deliver waste collection services. The ideal candidate will hold a full HGV Class 2 UK driving licence and current CPC certification. Responsibilities include overseeing waste collection operations, updating management on service issues, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary package and the chance to work in a community-focused role that enhances local services.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
• Current full HGV Class 2 UK driving licence.
• Current CPC certification required.
• Experience in vehicle checks and compliance with Health and Safety policy.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding loading duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver waste collection services for the Council.
• Update management on service issues using in-cab systems.
• Promote excellent customer service and teamwork.

Skills

Team working

Customer service

Manual handling

Health and Safety compliance

Education

GCSE level or equivalent qualification

Current full HGV Class 2 UK driving licence

Current CPC

Job description

HGV Driver/Loader

Salary - £35,235 – £39,513 (Grade 6)

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract type - Full time, permanent

Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates to work in the service group delivering the Councils Waste Collection Service.

You will be an experienced professional HGV driver with experience of operating Waste Services vehicles.

With the ability to use “in-cab” computer systems, applicants will be responsible for updating management of any service issues i.e. accidents/incidents, failure to collect bins, contaminated bins or any other reasons that may hinder the Council meeting its collection and recycling targets.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a GCSE level or equivalent qualification, or have relevant equivalent experience
• Hold a current full HGV Class 2 UK driving licence
• Hold a current CPC
• Have experience of undertaking vehicle checks and following Health and Safety policy and legislation
• Be able to undertake physically demanding loading duties including manual handling of bins onto a lifting mechanism
• Demonstrate and promote excellent team working skills, reliability and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrate and promote excellent customer services skills
• Be able to work as part of a team ensuring excellent standards are achieved at all times.
• Share the Councils commitment towards waste minimisation and improved recycling opportunities.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style.Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

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As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here

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Attached documents

Job Description and Person Specification