Lead Chargehand Driver - ABC12478

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Aberdeen seeks a full-time driver for waste collection duties. The role involves complying with road safety legislation, completing daily routes, and supervising crew members. Applicants must possess a Full UK Driving Licence along with valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Cards. The post offers flexible working options and values inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Disability Confident Employer

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a Full current UK Driving Licence.
• Valid CPC Licence, Drivers Qualification Card and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Experience in leading a team and delivering high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Undertake driving (LGV) duties of waste collection vehicles.
• Complete allocated daily routes.
• Supervise the crew allocated to the vehicle.

Skills

Leading a team to achieve set tasks

Communicating effectively both orally and in writing

Resolving issues

Education

Full current UK Driving Licence

Valid CPC Licence

Drivers Qualification Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Job Purpose

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we are looking for.

Location: Altens Depot, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above, currently £31,505 per annum / £17.31 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month\'s salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

The postholder will undertake driving (LGV) duties of waste collection vehicles in compliance with work instructions and road safety legislation. To complete allocated daily routes and to supervise the crew allocated to the vehicle.

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Full current UK Driving Licence
• Valid CPC Licence, Drivers Qualification Card and Digital Tachograph Card

The postholder is able to demonstrate

• Leading a team to achieve set tasks
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Understanding instructions given and delivering a high-quality service based on these
• Resolving issues and contributing to continuous improvement of service

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation, meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [e-mail]. We can answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Further information can be found at: https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs