HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle

Northumberland County Council; Alnwick; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

26 days annual leave + public holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

4 day working week

Descrizione del lavoro

Northumberland County Council is seeking a dedicated HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle to join the Neighbourhood Services team. The role covers driving our refuse and recycling fleet, including new food waste vehicles, and involves supervising a small team and using in-cab technology daily.

A Class 2 HGV licence and clean driving record are essential, with full training provided where needed. The post offers a 4-day working week, a focus on health and safety, and opportunities to contribute to

Competenze

• Holding a valid Class 2 HGV licence.
• Experience driving large heavy goods vehicles with no historical driving convictions.
• Ability to load refuse and assist with bin handling.
• Experience with in-cab technology is desirable, with full training provided.

Mansioni

• Drive a large fleet of refuse and recycling collection vehicles.
• Take responsibility for vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Supervise a small team of Refuse Collection staff.
• Ensure efficient refuse and recycling collection services and high standards of customer service.

Conoscenze

HGV driving

Team supervision

Customer service

In-cab technology awareness

Formazione

Class 2 HGV license

Strumenti

In-cab tablets

Descrizione del lavoro

Neighbourhood Services are responsible for a number of key council services including waste and recycling, environmental enforcement, street cleansing and grounds maintenance, bereavement services, fleet services and countryside services. These are high profile services that make a significant contribution to the delivery of our corporate plan. As a HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle, you will contribute to the delivery of a safe, efficient, and high-quality refuse collection and recycling service. The role ensures waste is collected in line with agreed schedules, service standards, and health and safety requirements, supporting the cleanliness and wellbeing of the community. This is a permanent, full-time position over a 4 day working week. What you'll be doing:

• Driving our large fleet of refuse and recycling collection vehicles, alongside our brand-new fleet of state-of-the-art food waste collection vehicles. Each vehicle comes equipped with an in-cab tablet and you will be using the technology daily as part of your role.
• Take overall responsibility for the careful use and maintenance of the vehicle and allocated tools and equipment.
• Loading refuse and be responsible for a small team of professional, dedicated and friendly team of Refuse Collection staff.
• Overseeing the provision of efficient and effective refuse and recycling collection services and ensure that streets, homes and businesses are kept clean, safe and tidy, whilst providing the very best levels of customer service to all members of the community that we serve.
  A class 2 HGV Licence and have experience of driving large heavy goods vehicles (with no historical driving convictions).
• Confidence driving in a variety of urban and rural locations
• Previous experience of in-cab technology is desirable but full training will be given.
• Hardworking, physically fit and healthy
• Have the strength, dexterity and co-ordination to manoeuvre bins and operate hydraulics and the specialist skills associated with the operation of hydraulic equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills
  Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
  We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 4 day working week

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