LGV Driver Mechanical Sweeper

What will be expected from me?

The post holder will be part of a Street Scene Team to deliver a high quality citizen focused Street Scene service within a neighbourhood in Wakefield districts, which delivers safer and stronger communities by improving environmental quality and increasing the sense of community pride in neighbourhoods.

What I might be doing?

• You will be working within recognised safe systems and in accordance with all aspects of health and safety legislation.
• You will be responsible for undertaking various street scene activities by use of a LGV / Non LGV vehicles, in a flexible manner, providing a citizen focused service which delivers safer and stronger communities by improving environmental quality and increasing the sense of community pride in neighbourhoods.
• You will be working as part of a Street Cleansing Team for a Geographical area of the district.

Essential requirements:

• Driving License category C1 (up to 7.5t)
• Driver CPC qualification
• Willing to obtain ILM Level 2 or equivalent qualification to the post within 2 years of appointment.
• A sound knowledge of operating plant, tools and equipment in a relevant environmental / amenity work.

What can I expect?

• This is a full-Time post of 37 hours per week.
• 29 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Support and ongoing training.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

For further enquiries please contact Darren Lacey or Darren Woodcock, Street Scene Officers on 01977 722094.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Daren Lacey or Darren Woodcock.

Tel: 01977 722094

E-mail: dlacey@wakefield.gov.uk or dwoodcock@wakefield.gov.uk

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Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Fluency Duty

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post. 

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

Happy to talk flexible working.