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SalaryYou will be working from our Depot at Carrwood Road, Castleford, within our Commercial Waste Team. We are happy to talk flexible working.
What will be expected from me?
The postholder will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge and experience:-
- To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders, customers and have excellent communication and inter-personel skills.
- To deal with conflict situations.
- To be self-motivated and can motivate others.
- To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
- The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions.
- To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands.
- To display good numeracy and literacy skills.
- To have the ability to multi-task and display a flexible working approach.
What I might be doing?
The post holder as part of their roles and responsibilities will:-
- Drive various LGV / Non LGV Vehicles.
- Lead a small operational team.
- Carry out daily vehicle checks, and FTA vehicle compliance.
- Collect waste and recyclable materials from across the district.
- Route plan daily work schedules, and work closely with the commercial waste team.
- Promote good customer service and willingness to be involved in promoting the service to maximise future income.
Essential requirements:
- Current clean LGV Driving Licence (category C). The Licence to show no more than 6 penalty points as per current national driving penalties system.
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (DCPC).
What can I expect?
- This is a full-time post of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- 2.25 hours contractual Overtime 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.
Previous applicants need not apply.
For further enquiries please contact Sarah-Jane Davies 07867461786 or Ricky Wootton 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 Sarah-Jane Davies.
Tel: 07867 461786
E-mail: sdavies@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.
