LGV Driver - Walker Road Depot, Ayr - SOA13082 - SOA13082

South Ayrshire Council; Ayr; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on major retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Scotwest Credit Union

Job summary

South Ayrshire Council is seeking a dedicated Waste Operative to join the frontline refuse collection team. You will remove domestic, commercial and industrial refuse from various locations and, as part of a crew, drive LGV refuse collection vehicles, recycling and street-cleaning duties, taking responsibility for the crew and vehicle daily.

The post offers a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, generous annual leave, wellbeing support, and additional benefits such as a cycle-to-work

Qualifications

• Experience in refuse collection or waste management preferred.
• Ability to operate as part of a crew and follow safety protocols.
• Willingness to undertake driving duties on LGV vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Remove domestic, commercial and industrial refuse from various locations as part of a team.
• Drive LGV refuse collection vehicles, recycling and street cleaning duties, and supervise the crew and vehicle daily.

Skills

LGV driving

Teamwork

Waste collection

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

To undertake duties connected with the removal of domestic, commercial and industrial refuse from all types of locations by working as part of a team to carry out waste collection.

To undertake driving duties involving LGV refuse collection vehicles, recycling, street cleaning and other waste management vehicles. To be responsible for the crew and the vehicle on a daily basis.

ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here's what we can offer!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks' holidays)
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The grade of this post is Level 5 plus a Non Core (5%).

The work style for this post is Frontline worker.

The work pattern is:

• Dayshift: Monday 5.45am - 2.00pm; Friday 5.45am - 1.30pm, Saturday & Sunday 6.00am - 6.00pm
• Backshift: Monday 1.45pm - 10.00pm; Friday 1.15pm - 9.00pm; Saturday & Sunday 6.00am - 6.00pm
• Days off are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday