HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle (Stakeford)

Northumberland County Council; Sheepwash; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

4 day working week

Zusammenfassung

Northumberland County Council is seeking a HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle to support waste and recycling services. You will drive a large fleet, use in-cab technology, and help maintain service standards while leading a small team.

The role operates on a 4-day week with strong emphasis on health and safety, customer service, and community wellbeing. A Class 2 HGV licence is required along with reliable driving history.

Qualifikationen

• A Class 2 HGV licence and experience driving large HGVs.
• In-cab technology experience is desirable but training will be given.
• Hardworking, physically fit and healthy.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Aufgaben

• Drive large refuse and recycling vehicles and operate in-cab tablets daily.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment; ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Lead a small team of Refuse Collection staff and ensure service quality.
• Deliver efficient refuse and recycling collection across urban and rural areas.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Team leadership

Physical fitness

Tools

In-cab technology

Jobbeschreibung

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