Refuse Driver

5 Star Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Recruitment is seeking a dependable Refuse Collection Driver on behalf of a local council in the East Midlands. The role involves operating refuse collection vehicles, loading and disposing of waste, and cooperating with the crew to maintain efficient rounds while following safety standards.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, report hazards, wear Hi-Vis clothing, and participate in training programmes including First Aid.

Qualifications

• Duties must follow safety rules and regulations.
• Induction and ongoing training are required.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• To manage Refuse Collection operations on site and drive refuse collection vehicles safely.
• To supervise and coordinate crews including temporary staff for rounds and related operations.
• To undertake daily vehicle checks and report maintenance needs to Workshop/Manager.
• To ensure plant and equipment are used safely and maintained per manufacturers' instructions.
• To assist the crew with loading, transport and disposal of refuse.
• To follow health and safety policies and ensure safety manual is available in the cab.
• To wear issued protective clothing and maintain corporate image of the council.
• To participate in training programmes including First Aid and IT-related procedures.
• To comply with standing orders, financial regulations and departmental instructions.
• To adhere to equalities and environmental policies and to partake in inductions for new staff and trainees.
• To contribute to the introduction and development of new systems and procedures including IT.

Job description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. To manage Refuse Collection operations on site.
• 2. To control and operate Refuse Collection vehicles and associated vehicles and equipment

GENERAL

Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Manual Worker Grade 5 as described in the NJC book for Local Authorities Services (Manual Workers

1. DRIVING DUTIES

To drive any Refuse Collection or associated vehicles safely, in accordance with prescribed standards.

To report any difficulties in manoeuvring the vehicle on round to the Waste Management Supervisor.

To report any vehicle collisions involving the drivers 'vehicle promptly on the appropriate form.

2. MANAGERIAL AND SUPERVISORY DUTIES

To supervise Refuse Collectors and temporary agency employees working on refuse rounds and other associated operations, ensuring efficiency and safety of operation.

3. VEHICLE CARE

To undertake daily vehicle checks covering the main parts of the chassis, body, hopper and bin lift.

To complete and return a daily vehicle check form.

To bring to the immediate attention of the Workshop Manager any items requiring urgent maintenance.

To check oil and water levels and make visual tyre inspections daily, taking appropriate action to maintain prescribed operational standards.

To maintain the vehicle, including the inside of the cab and all external surfaces, in a clean and hygienic condition. This will involve the Driver cleaning the vehicle with the high-pressure steam cleaner at least weekly.

4. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

To ensure that all plant and equipment is used and maintained safely, efficiently and in accordance with manufacturers instructions.

5. DAILY OPERATIONS

To generally assist the crew in loading, transporting and disposing of refuse.

6. HEALTH AND SAFETY

To ensure that all operations are undertaken in accordance with the departments safety manual issued to all members of the crew.

To ensure that a copy of the safety manual is available in the cab at all times.

To ensure that all accidents and/or dangerous occurrences are reported immediately on the appropriate form.

To observe specific Health and Safety instructions when visiting other establishments, for example incinerators, land fill sites, transfer stations etc.

To ensure that the Driver and Collectors wear Hi-Vis reflective waistcoats when working on the highway.

7. CUSTOMER CARE

To undertake all duties in a manner consistent with the Council's Customer Care Policy.

8. CORPORATE CLOTHING

To wear selected items of the issued protective clothing at all times.

To ensure that the Council's Corporate Image is maintained.

To ensure that all employees designated to the round wear the issued protective clothing.

9. TRAINING

To co-operate and fully participate in training programmes undertaken within the department, including "Responsible Person" First Aid Training.

• 10. Ensure all work complies with standing orders, financial regulations and departmental instructions.
• 11. Comply with policies relating to equalities and environmental issues.
• 12. Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• 13. Participate in the induction training of new employees and trainees allocated to the section.
• 14. Participate in the introduction and development of new systems and procedures including those based on IT.
• 15. Participate in the Achievement and Development Scheme.