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Job description

To drive a range of vehicles within Waste & 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 and skip emptying 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 - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

• To drive a range of vehicles within Waste & 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 and skip emptying 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 - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year’s experience driving a Category C Vehicle on a public highway.
• Previous experience of heavy manual work in all weather conditions.
• Previous experience of keeping simple records.
• Previous experience instructing staff.
• A valid Driving Licence with Category C driving entitlements.
• A valid Driver Qualification Card with a minimum of 12 months driving entitlement.
• A valid digital Tachograph Card.
• Must undertake a minimum of 35 hours’ driver CPC training during a five-year period to maintain their entitlement to drive.
• (The Council facilitates 7 hours of ongoing CPC training annually. New employees must make up any shortfall at their own expense)
• Must be available to work weekends. Also, may be required to work 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.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake Collection Vehicle Operator Safety Training within the first 12 months of employment.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Desirable Skills

• A relevant qualification in Waste Management.
• Completed training on an automated bin lifting system used to empty containers into a Refuse Collection Vehicle.
• Certified training on a Road Sweeping Vehicle on a public highway.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Further Information

Location: North Road Depot. 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.