Refuse Driver - Derby, United Kingdom - Derby City Council

Derby City Council

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Derby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Application closing date

17/03/2024

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

Grade F £27,803 to £30,296 a year

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Waste Management

Attachments

Blank

Job description

Directorate:
Place

Hours: 37 hours a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:
Stores Road Depot

We are looking for a motivated individual to join the refuse team as a Refuse Driver/Collector; as a service we are committed to providing the City of Derby with a reliable and regular refuse collection operations.

As a Driver/Collector your role will be key to supporting the operational delivery of this service by driving any refuse collection or associated vehicles safely to facilitate the safe and efficient collection of domestic refuse and recycling waste, from approximately 130,000 properties.

Applicants will be required to work 37 hours over 4 days, Tuesday - Friday, 6.00 am pm, with the option of occasional overtime.

A full induction, training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.

Who We Are

Here at Derby City Council, we're dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands.

People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities.

Find out more about what it's like to work for us.

What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you'll also receive:

Flexible work/life balance scheme (depending on your role)
Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)
Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)
Team Derby Rewards retail and leisure discounts
Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
Access to our Equality Employee Networks
LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
Support for colleagues who are carers

The Opportunity
In the role of Refuse Driver/Collector, here's an example of what you'll be doing to make an impact:
You will be the chargehand for the round and responsible for refuse collectors including agency collectors
Eensuring safe working practices are adhered to
You will also be responsible for ensuring daily vehicle checks are completed and the vehicle is safe for operational use
Maintaining the vehicle cleanliness' inside the cab and external surfaces

About You
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have...

LGV Class C License and a Driver CPC (essential)
GCSE English Grade C or above (or demonstratable equivalent)
Being physically fit is a must as when collecting, the role requires working at a good pace and walking up to 17 miles per day in all weathers
Good IT skills and experience in using in-cab technology and be able toprovide reports both verbally and in written format
Some supervisory experience and the ability to work as a team with mínimal supervision

Great communication skills and able to liaise effectively with members of the public, customers, and crew members, providing excellent customer service.

Willing to wear corporate uniform and PPE which are provided. A full induction, training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.

Next Steps

Interviews will be held:
in person at 15 Stores Road, Derby, DE21 4BD within 1-2 weeks of the closing date.

Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.

Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.