Lead Refuse Driver – HGV Class 2, CPC

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced refuse driver to remove domestic and commercial waste from various sites. You will drive a refuse vehicle, perform daily checks and tipping at disposal sites, and lead a collection crew as required.

Essentially you must hold a clean Class 2 (C) HGV licence with CPC, be prepared for outdoor work in all weather, and demonstrate good customer care while adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Clean Class 2 (C) HGV licence and CPC card required.
• Experience manoeuvring HGV in residential environments.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers.
• Physically demanding manual work.

Responsibilities

• Driving and being responsible for the refuse vehicle, including daily routine maintenance and wash down.
• Visual inspection of the vehicle and reporting of defects.
• The safe tipping of refuse at disposal sites.
• As chargehand to be responsible for allocated refuse collection crew.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and codes of practice.
• To assist with refuse loading when required.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Manual handling

Customer care

Health & Safety procedures

Tools

HGV Class 2 License (C)

CPC card

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced refuse driver to remove domestic and commercial waste from various sites. You will drive a refuse vehicle, perform daily checks and tipping at disposal sites, and lead a collection crew as required.

Essentially you must hold a clean Class 2 (C) HGV licence with CPC, be prepared for outdoor work in all weather, and demonstrate good customer care while adhering to safety procedures.