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Job description

To drive a range of vehicles within the Waste and Cleansing Services and to complete a range of vehicle checks as required. To work as team leader ensuring the collection and removal of recyclables, household, industrial and commercial waste, including bulky items from various locations. Carry out street cleaning duties throughout the Borough. The post holder will also provide flexible and effective cover across a range of Council services delivered by the Waste and Cleansing Section. Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in timely effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all issues relating to the work of the Council. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties: https://ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving specified Council vehicles in connection with Waste collection, Recycling and Street Cleansing services within any given area of the Borough. Also responsible for the daily/weekly completion of specific work schedules.
• Responsible for general guidance/direction of Refuse, Recycling and Street Cleansing Operatives as part of a team and for referring queries from members of the public to the Technical Supervisor.
• Drive the vehicle in an efficient manner providing a customer focused service including the use of in cab management systems and digital tachographs in compliance with the transport regulations and driver hours.
• As Team Leader provide familiarisation training, support and guidance on the use of plant and vehicle equipment, use of system to team members as and when required.
• Keep up to date with changes in services and disseminate information to the team e.g. service changes that will assist with operations and the use of electronic hardware / software e.g. new material accepted in bin, new In Cab digital update.
• As Team Leader in the absence of regular crew members to advise and direct non-regular crew members on daily routes and carry out refuse/recycling bin collection duties if required.
• As Team Leader provide advice and improvements through education to the general public including but not exclusive to leaflet drops, recycling bags, thorough bin checks etc.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least one year’s experience of heavy outdoor manual work.
• At least one year’s experience of dealing with the public.
• Experience of keeping basic records.
• A current valid Driving Licence with category C1 driving entitlements.
• Must commit to undertake driver CPC training. The Council facilitates 7 hours of ongoing CPC training annually. New employees must make up any shortfall at their own expense.
• Must provide a valid Driver Qualification Card with a minimum of 12 months driving entitlement.
• Must provide a valid Tachograph card.
• Able to work outside normal working hours as and when required including evenings and public holidays.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a driver assessment and medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening.
• Applicants must have at least one year’s experience driving a Category C1 Vehicle on a public highway.

Desirable Skills

• A relevant qualification in Waste Management.
• Previous experience working in all weather conditions.
• Previous experience instructing staff.
• It is desirable that applicants have had at least two years’ experience driving refuse collection vehicles of a similar size and/or type on a public highway.
• A current valid Driving Licence with Category C entitlements.
• Training on an automated bin lifting system used to empty containers into Refuse Collection Vehicles.
• Training on a Precinct Road Sweeping Vehicle.

Further Information

Location: City Hall, The Castle. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.