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Form of workOther Key Information: When qualified and required to drive a Refuse Collection Vehicle receive an enhanced rate equating to +pound;25,494 per annum.
Do you have as much enthusiasm as our customers?
Role Snapshot...
The Operations team is, amongst other things, responsible for delivering an efficient and effective Waste Collection service to meet the requirements of both residents and businesses across the District. If you value, learning to the drive a HGV Refuse Collection Vehicle and the skill required for a professional driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), developing knowledge of how to supervision a crew, working as part of a team and contributing to the delivery of the service to provide excellent customer service, then read on...
What you could be part of...
Operating from Ketteringham Depot and working as part of a small team the role presents the opportunity to join the team and develop your potential into a HGV driving role if you display the right aptitude and commitment, ensure a clean environment, undertake physical activity and the ability to work outdoors.
Working at the Council enables you to be part of an organisation which is proud to deliver high-quality, customer focussed services. Our success comes from us being commercially astute and business-like. Continuous improvement is also vital, and we challenge ourselves to develop new and innovative ways to improve the services that make a real difference to people+rsquo;s lives.
What you+rsquo;ll be doing...
Whilst you wait to undertake the various aspects of driver training you will be part of a team to undertake Waste Collection. This will be in accordance the methods and safe systems of work laid down by the Council. This includes but is not limited to general refuse, recyclable, commercial and green waste.
Act and work as part of a team to deliver the services that the Council requires to a high standard.
Act and work to meet the prescribed standards and requirements of health and safety, ensuring there is no impact on the general public through the completion of the Waste Collection round.
When you pass all the requirements for your HGV Licence and CPC card including:
Ensure that all transport management requirements are always met, and the vehicle is operated within the Depot+rsquo;s safety protocols.
Act as the supervisor to the designated crew throughout the round.
Undertake performance reviews relating to designated crew members.
Act and work in a professional, competent and positive way with customers commensurate with the role.
Operate In-Cab technology systems to provide digital feedback and other administration tasks like contamination cards that the Council requires.
Collect missed and illegally tipped refuse under the direction of the Waste Operations Service manager.
Take full responsibility for your designated vehicle undertaking driver checks prior to and on completion of each shift, reporting any faults to the Workshop and fulfilling all the requirements placed upon you as part of your role as an HGV/LGV driver.
Work as part of a team to ensure standards, targets and performance indicators for the services are met with a focus on customer needs and continuous service improvement.
Be flexible to achieve the council+rsquo;s goals and expectations, this may entail working early mornings/late afternoons and some weekends where required as agreed with your line manager, particularly following a bank holiday or a period of inclement weather for example. This may mean working beyond normal working hours and undertaking additional hours (up to 8 per week when needed), if requested to meet the needs of the service.
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You must have...
Met the minimum criteria to drive a Heavy Good Vehicle, prerequisite of the role:
Hold a current full (Category B) driving Licence for 2 years or more and have no more that 3 penalty point on your license.
Be able to meet the medical and eyesight requirements mandated by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). This will be conducted as part of the onboarding process and must be passed to secure the role.
Study and undertake training to pass Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) modules 2 and 4.
Essential Criteria:
Ability to undertake repetitive manual lifting and moving tasks i.e. the emptying of waste receptacles.
Ability to follow procedures and accept direction.
Have an ability to complete tasks in a defined way as directed.
Ability to interact with customers in a positive and professional manner.
Essential Skills:
Ability to work flexibly as part of a team to deliver the service.
Demonstrates a working knowledge/ability to meet health and safety and other operational requirements.
Develop the ability to lead by example and supervise a crew for the duration of shift.
What+rsquo;s in it for you...
Why Work For Us?
Do you want to know more about why our staff work for us? Our website has a fantastic why work for us section where our staff tell us what makes working for the Councils so special.
What Flexible and Agile Working Arrangements do we Offer?
The Councils understand the importance of operating a work life balance in the modern world. The Councils operate a flexible working policy and agile working options available for employees where operationally possible.
What Roles Do the Councils Offer?
The Councils operate a vast and diverse number of services for our residents, so with this comes a vast and diverse amount of job roles within the Councils. Our website has a great graphic showing all our job families and roles within the Councils. From here you can plan your career with the Councils or get some ideas on other roles that you may be interested in.
What Benefits do our Employees Receive?
View all our amazing staff benefits on offer for our employees. Our website has a brilliant benefits section allowing you to see the range of discounts, exclusive offers and total rewards our employees receive. Make sure you stop by to find out more information.
What Employer Accreditations do we Hold?
The Councils have a range of employer accreditations that we have worked very hard to achieve. Our website has a full descriptive list of all our current accreditations and what this means for our employees.
What Wellbeing Support do our Staff Have Access to?
The Councils want to ensure all our employees have a safe comfortable place to work, ensuring that employees feel empowered to actively manage their own wellbeing both at work and at home. The Councils have a large wellbeing section available on the website outlining our commitment to the wellbeing of the employees of the Council.
Where are we advertising?
Advertising Internally and Externally
If external, please apply via our website. If internal, please apply via submitting your expression of interest to the relevant recruiting manager; a template for an expression of interest can be found on Connect.
Key Information:
If you any questions about the role, then please don+rsquo;t hesitate to contact the recruiting manager or the HR Team, who will be happy to answer any questions on the role or the Councils.
Closing date: 14 January 2024 at 11:30PM
Interview date: To be confirmed
