Driver - Level 3

Dorset Councils • Shaftesbury, ENG, GB • £27.71k - £30.06k / year • 1m ago

Dorset Waste Services is looking for an LGV Driver to work at the Shaftesbury Depot. You will be working as part of a team on the cleansing service. To clean public areas and be responsible for maintaining standards of cleanliness for Dorset Council.

Previous experience of working in the waste/cleansing industry and good local knowledge will be an advantage.

What you will be doing

If you are looking for a driving role with variety, working on a 5 days in 7 rota including weekends, 7.5 hour shifts, are you physically fit and like working outdoors then this would be a great fit for you. We are looking for Drivers that have good understanding of Health and Safety. You must hold a minimum Category C driving licence and have a current digital tachograph card and evidence of a completed Drivers CPC qualification is essential.

You will work 37 hours per week with early mornings, weekend and bank holiday working. Opportunity to work overtime is available. This position will require weekend working as part of a rota.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

a good understanding of health and safety with previous experience working in waste management
experience of working to clearly defined schedules within prescribed criteria
experience working in a customer-focused focussed environment
knowledge and experience within a cleansing role
knowledge of relevant standards and techniques
working knowledge of driving-related vehicle maintenance
good communication skills
systematic and well organised
ability to work on your own or as part of a team
prepared to work in all weather conditions
willingness to work out of hours in emergency circumstances

What's in it for you?

A range of benefits including:

generous holiday entitlement - 27 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
time and half of basic pay for any bank holiday working
Local Government Pension scheme including immediate life cover.
employee wellbeing service
free health checks
lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
online platform offering discounts from retailers
training and development opportunities

This is a full time role at 37 hours per week.

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