Refuse Driver, Whitby - Sneaton, United Kingdom - North Yorkshire Council

North Yorkshire Council

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Sneaton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Salary:
£29,269 - £32,076 Per Annum**
Grade: H

Contract:
Permanent

Hours:
Full time hours, 40.5 Hours Per Week over 5 Days

Location:
Whitby

Do you want a rewarding role that allows you to work outside in some of the most scenic places in the country?

Do you want a role with the opportunity to develop a career pathway?

We have vacancies in Whitby for HGV Refuse Drivers.

The role you will be provided with routes on a weekly basis, where you will need to safely navigate your vehicle and crew through, ensuring that residents obtain the excellent and friendly service they expect.

Your role as our Refuse Driver is a hugely important one as you will be on the front-line of a key service.

The role is one that could lead onto further supervisor or operational management roles, or further development opportunities to move into another of our vast services.

You will be working in a supportive environment with regular supervision and many staff benefits.

Shifts are 5 days per week including some weekend working where necessary between 06:00 and 10pm. When working a weekend day, there is an extra payment of £30 per weekend day worked.

The role

You must have a Category C driving entitlement / HGV Licence, some knowledge and experience of operations a large goods vehicle and a focus and knowledge of safe working practices and general Health and Safety principles.

Roles and Responsibilities:

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Operating o-licence vehicles in and around the county
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Supervising small crews in your dedicated area of the county
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Responsible for the safe operation of Large Goods Vehicles [LGV] up to 32t. Ensuring the vehicle is clean and in good working order
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Collecting residual waste, garden waste, food waste or recyclable materials from domestic properties.
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To take ownership over issues and be responsible for accurate reporting accidents, acting as the appointed person in relation to first aid

Typical working days and hours currently vary between different areas of the new council, but you need to be prepared to start early.

Some weekend and bank holiday working may be required.

Working for us

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially make life a bit easier.

From career average employer contribution Local Government pension scheme, generous leave entitlements starting at 28 days increasing to 34 days after 5 years plus bank holidays, green car and cycle schemes, travel loans, shopping and gym discounts to name but a few you can find more information on the range of benefits we offer within our total rewards brochure.

Contact and apply

Contact details for the Recruiting Manager should always be included in the vacancy text.

Key Documents

Job Description:

Total Rewards Brochure

Key dates:

Closing date:
Thursday 13th June 2024

Interview date:
week commencing 17th June 2024

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire.

NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.

Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.