HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle (Morpeth)

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible/月

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle for Coopies Lane Depot in Morpeth. This permanent full-time role is based on a 4-day week, with in-cab technology used daily and a focus on safe, reliable refuse collection services for the community.

You will drive a large fleet, maintain vehicles and equipment, and supervise a small team of staff to ensure high service standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Hold a Class 2 driving licence and experience driving large HGVs.
• Experience with in-cab technology is desirable but training will be provided.
• Physically fit and able to handle the demands of refuse collection work.

Responsibilities

• Drive the refuse collection fleet and operate in-cab technology.
• Oversee maintenance and use of vehicles and equipment.
• Supervise a small team of refuse collection staff and ensure efficient service.

Skills

HGV driving

In-cab technology

Class 2 licence

Job description

Job Information

We are looking to recruit a HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle at our Coopies Lane Depot in Morpeth.

This job will require you to:

• Drive 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.
• Drive a HG Refuse Vehicle, load refuse and be responsible for a small team of professional, dedicated and friendly team of Refuse Collection staff. You will oversee 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.

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

About you:

• Qualified to drive our fleet - You will hold a class 2 licence and have experience of driving large heavy goods vehicles (with no historical driving convictions). It is desirable that you have previous experience of in-cab technology, but it is not essential as full training will be given.
• Hardworking and physically fit and healthy due to the nature of the business - You will have the relevant knowledge of the range of tasks, together with the operation of associated tools and equipment and an appreciation and interest in the need for the service.You may be required to assist the collection crews, you will have the strength, dexterity and co-ordination to manoeuvre bins and operate hydraulics and the specialist skills associated with the operation of hydraulic equipment.
• Willing to go the extra mile whilst on your rounds and hold plenty of enthusiasm and a big smile - You must be able to cope with the regular high level of physical demand, be confident driving in a variety of urban and rural locations and have the ability to maintain general awareness to ensure safe working conditions.

Why choose us?

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
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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Further information

Please note that this is a full time position.

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