LGV Driver/Loader

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic LGV Driver/Loaders to join their Waste and Recycling Service Area. This role offers the chance to contribute to community services while receiving in-house training to enhance your driving skills. As a key member of a dynamic team, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient waste collection and maintaining high standards of customer care. With generous leave, a local government pension scheme, and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Current C LGV Licence and valid Drivers CPC required.
• Experience in customer care and multi-tasking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading the vehicle and support colleagues as necessary.
• Provide high quality street cleansing and waste collection services.

Skills

LGV Driving

Customer Care

Multi-tasking

Education

Current C LGV Licence

Drivers CPC

Job description

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We currently have opportunities within Southampton City Council for LGV Driver/Loaders within the Waste and Recycling Service Area.

As well as driving, the post holder is expected to assist with the loading of the vehicle and support colleagues where necessary. Some physical effort is required, including heavy lifting and some walking. You will have the ability to multi-task, prioritise your own workload and deal with events on a reactive basis as and when necessary.

You will be responsible for providing residents with high quality, value for money street cleansing and waste collection services. You will maintain customer focus by providing a high standard of customer care both within the Council and for the public and external bodies.

You might be thinking “I don’t have waste management experience?” We offer, in house on the job training and instruction on the vehicles we operate in our fleet, so your experience as a driver will be utilised and your skills and knowledge base will increase.

The Essential Requirements For The Post Holder Are

• Current C LGV Licence and valid Drivers CPC and DQC
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and capable individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and progressive team. If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

For further information about this role please view the job description.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

What We Can Offer You

Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• A generous local government pension scheme.
• From 28 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts.
• Great local transport links.
• Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.
  
  

Contact Details For Informal Discussion

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For further information and details regarding the position please contact Barry Stuttle Service Manager - Waste Operations on 02380834326 or

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