HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle (Staff Bank)

North East Ambition; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council service in Morpeth is seeking a qualified driver for a temporary refuse vehicle position. Responsibilities include driving a HGV refuse vehicle, leading a small team, and ensuring efficient waste collection. This position offers flexible working arrangements to suit your commitments, ideal for those looking for temporary work with opportunity to grow within the council.

Benefits

Flexible contract

Career opportunities

Skill development

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 driving license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Drive an HGV Refuse Vehicle and manage a small team.
• Oversee refuse collection & recycling services.

Education

Class 2 Licence

Job description

ROLE OF THE JOB

You will have overall responsibility for the careful use and maintenance of the vehicle and allocated tools and equipment.

You will be required to drive a HGV Refuse Vehicle, load refuse and be responsible for a small team of refuse loaders providing overall guidance and motivating staff to achieve service objectives and quality standards and oversee the provision of efficient and effective refuse collection & recycling services in an allocated area to remove household, industrial and commercial waste in accordance with predetermined schedules and Council policy.

This is for Staff Bank / Temporary (short term, temporary assignments, ad-hoc shifts

4 day working week Monday to Thursday

Please note -Northumberland County Council's Staff Bank provides a pool of highly skilled temporary workers who are looking for a long-term placement, or who want to work flexibly within the council. If a team needs support due to sickness, common staff shortages, or general vacancies, they call upon registered bank members to fill available assignments. These can be filled via a long-term assignment for up to 6 months or on an ad hoc basis.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Class 2 Licence

7am Start Time

Benefits of joining NCC's Staff Bank include:

• Flexible contract - work and earn alongside your current commitments

• Career opportunities - Build and increase your employability and professional network with the opportunity to gain fixed term and permanent contracts.

• Try different roles within the organisation to find your fit.

• Develop new skills and enhance current expertise to help supplement your career.

Where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. The Staff Bank is managed by the Temporary Staffing Team, who you can contact via [e-mail]. You will be subject to Northumberland County Council's pre-employment checking process which includes a minimum of 2 references covering the past 3 years, health clearance and proof of right to work in the UK and depending on the assignment you may be required to undertake a DBS check.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email [e-mail] or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance noteshere

Alternative application format:

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