Loader & Waste Operative — LGV Training Path (Outdoor)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced benefits package

LGV driver training potential

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

BCP Council is seeking two permanent Loader and Waste Operative posts to join the Environment department's commercial waste collection service. The role is based outdoors on a 37-hour rota with early starts, late finishes and some weekends, and may include LGV training in the future.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Key duties include loading large bins, collecting bulky waste, acting as banksman, handling paperwork, and

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Load large commercial bins from premises onto a trade refuse or recycling vehicle safely and efficiently, under the driver's direction
• Empty commercial waste containers
• Collect bulky items such as sofas and chairs
• Act as banksman and help the driver manoeuvre the vehicle
• Complete records and paperwork such as timesheets and commercial waste rejection slips
• Deal helpfully and courteously with customers, suggest solutions and promote waste services where appropriate
• Work in a flexible, multi-skilled team, covering other duties such as site security and taking payments for chargeable waste
• Drive non-LGV vehicles such as forklifts and vans when trained
• Learn and maintain knowledge of commercial collection routes and operational services
• Train as an LGV driver to cover driver absence
• Wear and maintain safety PPE at all times and follow the Council's safe working practice
• Share work knowledge with colleagues and new recruits

Skills

Good communication skills

Job description

BCP Council is seeking two permanent Loader and Waste Operative posts to join the Environment department's commercial waste collection service. The role is based outdoors on a 37-hour rota with early starts, late finishes and some weekends, and may include LGV training in the future.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Key duties include loading large bins, collecting bulky waste, acting as banksman, handling paperwork, and