An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to be a full-time permanent HGV Driver / Loader Operative at the Waste and Environmental Operations in Blackpool.
About the company Our client is a wholly owned company of the Council, providing Environmental Operations, which include Waste collection, Street cleaning, grounds, and Park maintenance.
About the role As HGV Driver / Loader Operative, you will:
Be responsible for working as part of the collections team to collect waste and recycling from various sites and locations within and around Blackpool area
Have the opportunity and be encouraged to train and develop a wide range of skills within the scope of a waste collection and street scene environment
Undertake HGV driving duties concerned with waste collection, street cleansing, grounds maintenance services, beach cleaning and safety, and winter maintenance. Training where required will be given prior to any duty instructions
HGV Driver Duties
Driving of HGV and all other vehicles or heavy plant and machinery, including specialist equipment or trailers including Refuse Collection Vehicles, Mechanical Excavators, Tele Handler, JCB Loading Shovel, Gritters, Hook Loader skip vehicles, tractors, mowing machines, vans, tipping vehicles and quad bikes
The use of trailers and other towed equipment
Completion of all relevant documentation associated with driving duties and compliance with transport regulations
Carry out all vehicle and ancillary equipment safety including basic maintenance topping up of fluids etc
Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle cab and external appearance, as required, using a hosepipe and power washers
Maintain regular communication with administration office/supervisors, as required, for further instruction of confirmation of work completed
Completion of daily and weekly documents, time sheets and work completion records
Operative Duties
Assist in the collection of waste including wheeled bin receptacles, contained waste, loose waste, fly-tipped waste, dead animals, spillages of any type, hazardous waste such as used syringes, dog fouling, excrement, all other forms of highway or tideline debris
To clear up any wind-blown waste once presented, and waste dropped during the collection process or waste deposited at collection points during the working day and any other litter.
Use of small hand-held tools and mowers to carryout basic other maintenance, weed treatment, painting, pressure washing, pothole repairs, manual gully emptying etc
General duties including street cleansing, refuse collection, grounds maintenance, parks, grass verge and green open space maintenance using non-mechanical equipment meaning rakes, spades, hoes, brush, shovel, litter picker and hoop, to remove litter and detritus (silt), weeds, dog fouling, beach and tidal litter etc
Delivery of waste receptacles, information leaflets, letters and other forms of service communication
Ensure that duties are carried out in accordance with established safe working practices following guidance on risk assessments provided
Contribute to the services ‘Eyes and Ears’ approach to environmental impacts such as litter, dog fouling, fly posting, fly tipping and other environmental impacts which impact on keeping Blackpool safe and tidy
Act as an ambassador for the service
About you To be successful for the role of HGV Driver / Loader Operative you will need the relevant licences for the vehicles driven, accompanied by an up-to-date DCPC card and you will have:
Previously worked in similar frontline service
Considerable knowledge of road use regulations for driving activities
The ability to deal with customers in a polite and friendly manner
The ability to lift and carry on a frequent and repetitive basis and walk considerable distances.
Good communication skills
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to undertake duties in a physical role
Considerable experience of driving vehicles over 3.5 tonne and HGV driving over 7.5 tonne
Experience in multi drop collections and deliveries
Experience of being able to carry out physical tasks related e.g. Emptying litter bins, removal of accumulated refuse and litter, removal of bulky waste, clearance of storm debris.
Essential skills
Full UK Heavy Goods Vehicle License
Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional competence) within 6 months
About the hours & rewards In the role of HGV Driver / Loader Operative, you will work Monday to Friday 39 hours per week and there is a salary on offer of £25,837 per annum.
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