HGV Waste & Recycling Driver Loader

About the Role

• Ensure the collection of household waste and recycling using wheeled bins, sacks or other collection systems; be responsible for the allocated vehicle (undertake daily checks, apply defect reporting procedures, clean, fuel, etc.). Contribute to the completion of the service’s allocated work, including rectifying missed collections and completing assisted collections, motivate and organise the collection crew, complete required paperwork such as lock‑out sheets, and work in accordance with the Council’s values, beliefs, priorities, policies, procedures and objectives. Act as a loader as and when required.

About you

• Appropriate HGV licence for the vehicle you will be driving and an up‑to‑date Driver CPC.
• Driving experience of the type of vehicles within the authority’s fleet and experience of supervising and coaching others.
• Knowledge of recycling and waste minimisation; broad knowledge of Council Services and the ability to effectively signpost Service Users to other Services; knowledge of waste collection and tipping techniques including vehicle capacity and safe load requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable working procedures such as Health & Safety, customer service standards, HR policy; high level of Health & Safety knowledge, e.g. first aid.
• Training on use of vehicle hoist and other associated equipment.
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English; flexible approach to work; willingness and ability to travel throughout the borough.

What we offer in return

• A competitive salary – Between £30,138 to £32,700 with guaranteed yearly pay increases.
• Enhanced annual leave – Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after five years of service.
• Purchase of annual leave – You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year; flexibility to balance work and life (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Flexible working pattern – Enjoy a 39‑hour standard full‑time work week with the added perks of flexitime.
• Salary‑sacrifice green car scheme – Lease a brand‑new electric or hybrid car through our salary‑sacrifice scheme. No credit checks, no deposits; significant savings and exclusive offers over a three‑year lease.
• WhiteGoods salary‑sacrifice scheme – Upgrade your home with ease; purchase home and electronic items through our salary‑sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big‑ticket purchases like appliances, computers and tech gadgets directly from your salary.
• Enhanced public pension – Secure your future with a career‑average pension; contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme – Save up to 25‑39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings.
• Employee assistance programme – Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life.
• Discounted gym membership – Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off‑Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa

We are an equal‑opportunities employer.

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