Senior Environmental Services Technician

Sunderland City Council currently has exciting opportunities to join our Refuse and Recycling Team in Environmental Services. Working towards Sunderland City Plan 2030, we are committed to keeping our city clean and green, around the clock. We would love to hear from you if you are an enthusiastic, flexible and a committed individual who can work as part of a team or individually to contribute to improving environmental standards in Sunderland.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties including kerbside collections driving vehicles up to 26 tonne, with rear-steer axles, Bulky waste collections, Gritting Vehicles and Trade Collection Vehicles. Successful candidates must hold a current Class C HGV licence, Tachograph card and valid CPC card.
Working outdoors in all weather conditions within a great team, you will provide exceptional waste services to our residents. The job can be physically demanding.
Your normal working hours will be Tues andndash; Friday 07.30 andndash; 17.15 (37 hours per week)
You could be required to work on weekends and Bank/Public holidays, as well as between Christmas and New Year
Carry out such duties as may be required by the service as appropriate to the post.
The above duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility.
You may be employed in any of the 4 Councils depots in Hendon, South Hylton, Houghton Le Spring or Washington, so the ability to travel between depots is required. Full PPE and training will be provided.
As well as the salary, benefits include an attractive pension scheme, and a range of dedicated exclusive offers.
For any further information, please contactandnbsp;Environmental Services Officer Trevor Bennett, trevor.bennett@sunderland.gov.uk
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Operational HR Services by email:andnbsp;jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
Please be advised if you have not heard from us in six weeks after the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
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