HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle

Northumberland County Council; Cowpen; In loco; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

4 day working week

Descrizione del lavoro

Northumberland County Council is seeking a HGV Driver for Refuse Vehicle to join the Neighbourhood Services team. The role involves driving large refuse/recycling vehicles, maintaining the vehicle, loading refuse, and supervising a small team to deliver high-quality waste collection services.

Applicants should hold an HGV Class 2 licence, have in-cab technology experience, and demonstrate strong customer service and physical fitness.

Competenze

• HGV Class 2 licence is required.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Physical fitness and strength to manoeuvre bins and operate hydraulic equipment.

Mansioni

• Drive our refuse/recycling collection vehicles, including new fleet.
• Maintain the vehicle and allocated tools/equipment.
• Load refuse and supervise a small team of Refuse Collection staff.
• Ensure efficient collection services and uphold health and safety standards.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Formazione

HGV Class 2 Licence

Strumenti

In-cab technology experience

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.,

• 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.
  This is a permanent, full-time position over a 4 day working week., 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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