Refuse and Recycling Driver/Loader

Role - Refuse and Recycling Driver/Loader
Reference Number - LDC000544
Contract Type - Full time permanent

Are you looking for a great opportunity to use your HGV licence in a better working environment?
We have an amazing opportunity to work locally and to work closer to home
An organisation that encourages work life balance, with regular working hours
A new exciting challenge
Good working conditions and an excellent local government pensions scheme
Access to discounted Health scheme
26 days holiday pay plus 8 days bank holiday hours
Offer inhouse training

The Joint Waste Service provides waste and recycling services to residents and businesses of both Tamworth and Lichfield from its depot located in Burntwood. We have a friendly, open and honest culture, which is based on our values, where we have a mutual trust and respect for everyone. We have an open-door policy, where communication is vital. We also offer opportunities for our employees to progress by offering training to make a positive contribution within our communities.

The service is growing exceptionally well, therefore we have a range of vacancies for the post of Driver/Loader. These posts are critical to the delivery of the service. You will be responsible for the safe and proper operation of our refuse vehicles and deal with customer queries in a courteous manner. Health and safety of our teams and the public are our utmost priority.

We are committed to supporting our people to fulfil their potential, by rewarding fairly for their efforts, recognising the valuable contribution that everyone makes.

Hours of work are 37 per week, made up of for 4 days x 9.25-hour days. The successful applicant must hold a current class C HGV licence and current DCPC card. We take our safety standards seriously, therefore, we operate in excellent working conditions, providing the required PPE. If you are interested in the role and are passionate in providing excellent customer services to our customers, please get in touch with us.

In return we offer:

• Excellent Local Government pension scheme
• Bank holiday payments
• Local work
• No overnight stops away from home
• Free driver medical
• Free CPC training
• Four day working week with a rest day
• Option to work the rest day for additional pay
• Task and finish with a guaranteed latest finishing time

At Lichfield District Council we are committed to creating a positive environment and culture that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religious or spiritual belief, and those with caring responsibilities. All applicants are selected based on experience, knowledge and skills which are identified in the person specification.

If you need any support with completing your application, or any part of the recruitment process, please contact hr@lichfielddc.gov.uk so that we can discuss reasonable adjustments.

We reserve the right to carry out a Basic DBS as part of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard with relevant checks dependant on the requirements of the role within the Council and in line with relevant legislation after your appointment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,409.00-£27,852.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• BURNTWOOD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Class C HGV: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• DCPC Card (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/06/2023