Waste Disposal Driver/Labourer

Bradford Corporation; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking an LGV Driver/Labourer for Waste Disposals at Bowling Back Lane Transfer Loading Station, Bradford. The role is 37 hours per week plus 5.5 hours contractual overtime, Monday to Friday, and involves driving LGV vehicles, hook loaders and bulk ejection trailers to move waste and recyclables between disposal sites and processing plants.

The job includes working at Transfer Loading Stations and Household Waste Recycling Centres, assisting customers, operating heavy plant

Qualifications

• Hold a current LGV class 1 (CE) licence, a valid driver’s CPC and a digital driver card.
• Experience driving LGV class 1 vehicles including Hook Loaders.
• Good literacy and numeracy to complete records.
• Positive approach to health & safety and safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV vehicles, Hook Lifts and Bulk Ejection Trailers to collect and deliver waste and recyclables.
• Work at Transfer Loading Stations and Household Waste Recycling Centres.
• Assist and advise customers and service users.
• Complete paperwork such as delivery/collection notes, maintenance forms and vehicle/driving records.

Skills

LGV driving

CPC holder

Digital driver card

Health & safety

Manual handling

Literacy/Numeracy

Job description

Waste & Fleet Services are looking for an LGV Driver/Labourer within Waste Disposals based at Bowling Back Lane Transfer Loading Station, Bradford, the role is 37 plus 5.5 hours contractual overtime Monday to Friday. Driving LGV Vehicles, Hook Lifts and Bulk Ejection Trailers collecting and delivering waste and recyclables from our waste disposal sites to 3rd party processing plants & disposal sites. Working at our Transfer Loading Stations and Household Waste Recycling Centres, assisting and advising customers & service users, operating large items of plant machinery & equipment, compaction equipment, loading shovels & 360 wheeled excavators. Completing required paperwork such as delivery/collection notes, maintenance forms and vehicle and driving records.

• Hold a current LGV class 1 (CE) licence, a valid driver’s CPC and a digital drivers card.
• Have experience of driving and maintaining LGV class 1 vehicles including Hook Loaders.
• Have a positive approach to Health & Safety and safe operations.
• Have experience of manual work regarding the handling of weight, lifting and walking long distances.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills in order to complete work, plant and vehicle record sheets.

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Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.