Dorset Waste Services is looking for a Level 2, 7.5t LGV Driver to work at the Ferndown 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 C1 driving licence 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.
For more information regarding this role, please contact Kieren Espley 01202 971376
We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception.
At Dorset Council we:
- provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents
- have ambitious aspirations
- are excited about our future
- care about Dorset and all the people who live here
- know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success
You will:
- have access to a range of employee benefits
- be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed
- have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression
We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role.
We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.
We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our behaviours. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
If appointed, the personal information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.
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