Refuse Driver Chargehand

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs is seeking an LGV C driver to join the refuse/recycling collection team in South Derbyshire. The role emphasizes curbside collections and coordination with supervisors to ensure timely service delivery.

The position involves maintaining vehicle condition, liaising with staff, and reporting accidents. A standard 37-hour week applies, starting at 6:00am, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to support other rounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid LGV C driving licence.
• Current Driver Qualification Card (DQC) required.
• Good driving history and safe driving practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicle condition and cleanliness.
• Liaise with Supervisors and office staff.
• Report accidents and near misses.
• Collect waste and recycling from households, commercial and industrial properties.
• Operate vehicles safely and efficiently in line with driving regulations.

Skills

LGV C driving licence

Driver Qualification Card

Clean driving record

Job description

LGV C driver is required to join our refuse/recycling collection team.

This role will have a particular emphasis on the Councils curbside refuse and recycling collection services, responsible for:

• Vehicle condition and cleanliness
• Liaising with Supervisors and office staff
• Reporting of accidents and near misses

To undertake collection of various types of waste and recycling from households, commercial properties and industrial properties utilising a number of collection methods including wheeled bins, bulk items and refuse sacks.

To be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all allocated vehicles; complying with all applicable driving legislation and agreed practices.

An

LGV C driving license and a current driver qualification card are essential.

The standard working week is 37 hours, worked Monday to Friday, with a start time of 6:00am. The Refuse Collection Service operates on a task and finish basis, meaning that once an allocated round is completed, crews may be required to support other rounds to ensure the overall service is delivered effectively.

To accommodate the task and finish nature of the service, there is no fixed daily finishing time. Working time includes the completion of daily vehicle safety checks, carrying out allocated collections and deliveries, and the weekly cleaning of the vehicle.

A two-week reference period will be used to calculate working time. No reductions in pay will be made where the allocated work is completed in less than 74 hours working time in a two-week cycle.

Overtime payments will only be made where 74 hours working time is exceeded in a two- week cycle. Overtime pay will be paid one month in arrears.