LGV Driver/Loader/Team Leader Lymington (P02011)

☞ New Forest District Council

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Lymington South East

Category: Executive management Production / Operation

Industry: Public Policy

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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#WasteMatters

Location: Marsh Depot (Lymington)

Salary: £21,879 - 23,562 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

We are looking to recruit a HGV Driver/Team Leader to work as part of a team collecting refuse and/or recycling materials. There may a requirement to work at the other sites from which you are based. The full time working week is 37 hours however, currently this role is part of our "task and finish" workforce so subject to completing all the tasks allocated for the day then the likelihood is that your day will finish early.

The main duties include driving a LGV/ HGV vehicle and carrying out the collection of refuse/recycling materials.

As well as driving, the post holder is expected to assist with the loading of the vehicle and support colleagues where necessary. A moderate degree of physical effort is required, including some heavy lifting and moderate levels of walking. Appropriate personal protective clothing will be provided and must be worn at all times.

The post holder will be fully trained in manual handling techniques, reversing assistance, health and safety matters and any other training appropriate for the role.

Successful candidates require;
  • Class C driving license (Valid LGV to the class of vehicle required to drive and at least 1 Years LGV driving experience)
  • Driver CPC
  • At least three years’ experience within a similar waste/transport related environment
  • Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the post
  • Experience and ability to supervise staff and lead a team.
  • Strong work ethic and a ’can do’ attitude.
  • Strong understanding and appreciation of health and safety in the work place.
  • Willingness to work early morning, outside and in all weather conditions.
  • Good communication skills to communicate with colleagues and the public.
  • Ability to understand written instructions and complete relevant paperwork accurately.
  • Ability to travel to Lymington, Marsh Lane Depot.
  • Desirable, Supervisory Qualification in Waste Management Operations or similar.
What we can offer in return is a great place to work, where we believe that all employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the Council and that is why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted.

Benefits include:-
  • 22 day’s leave plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.
  • Limited Parking available at all Depots
  • Local Government Pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).
  • Free flu jabs and free health checks
  • Discounted membership at NFDC leisure centres
If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria, please click the apply button. For more information and an informal chat about the role please call Don Faulkner (Waste and Recycling Operations Officer) on (phone number removed).

As part of our duty of care to all our employees, please be advised that these positions are subject to pre-employment health screening.

Please note, this post is subject to a basic DBS Check.

CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.

Closing Date: Midnight on Thursday 22nd July 2021
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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