Mini Sweeper Driver

You will need:

• References from last 2 years
• Updated CV
• Previous experience driving a Mini Sweeper

· You will be responsible for any allocated vehicle, including cleanliness, safe operation and routine maintenance. This involves checking the allocated vehicle on a daily basis to ensure safe operation of the vehicle including the lifting mechanism where appropriate.

· You will assist the cabin crew in the removal of refuse, green waste, recyclables and waste from highways, households, industrial and commercial premises, open land, rear passage-ways and empty properties.

· You will ensure your duties and the ones of your colleagues are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations, wearing all necessary safety equipment and uniform provided, and taking all precautions needed to avoid accidents.

· You will complete all paperwork and digital reports associated with the rounds, including mapping of routes, reporting pest control issues, reporting fly tipping issues, and reporting damaged or contaminated bins.

· Ensure that the Driver's logbook or tachograph is completed and up to date at all times ensuring compliance with driver regulations.

· You will empty and clean refuse containers and assist refuse bin audits.

· Identify and report any problem areas on the rounds and offer suggestions for improvements.

· You will carry out vehicle checks as required and report any defects on the vehicle or parts of the vehicle that may impact its performance or pose a safety risk to your line manager and Vehicle Services Management department.

· You will report any accident or near miss immediately to the appropriate manager.

· You will assist in the purchase of new vehicles.

· You will be a key-holder: responsible for unlocking and locking gates, bin rooms, and buildings.

· Drive in a safe and courteous manner with due regards for other road users.

· On occasion, you will assist with loader responsibilities to meet the needs of the service. This will include emptying containers and kitchen caddies and returning them to designated locations, manually handle bulk items, distribute contamination stickers, distribute compostable bags, post collection cards.

· You will report any trade waste being deposited next to containers for collection, or any member of the public trying to dispose of additional waste into your vehicle without authority.

· You will occasionally need to provide advice on services.

· To undertake any other such duties that are reasonably commensurate with the level of this post.

· To model and demonstrate our values and behaviours.

· Previous experience of driving a non-LGV in an urban environment.

· A current clean non-LGV driving licence

· The ability to cope with the physical demands of the post, including considerable physical effort, in all weather conditions.

· The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, receiving and passing on instructions and requests.

· Ability to work as part of a team.

· Willingness to undertake training and development.

· Demonstrate a commitment to customer care and an understanding of good customer service.

· Knowledge of health and safety requirements.

• To empty and clean refuse containers.
• To assist in refuse bin audits.

If you are interested, please call us for an immediate chat at Adecco and ask for Gabriela on

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