HGV Waste & Recycling Driver Loader
In this role, you will be required to ensure the collection of household waste and recycling using wheeled bins, sacks or other collection systems. To be responsible for the allocated vehicle (undertaking daily checks, applying defect reporting procedures, cleaning, fuelling etc); contribution to the completion of the service’s allocated work (including rectifying missed collections and completing assisted collections), motivating and organising the collection crew; completion of required paperwork (such as lock out sheets) and working in accordance with the Company’s values, beliefs, priorities, policies, procedures and objectives. Act as a loader as and when required.
About us
At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.
For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.
We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!
Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council
Join a team that’s compassionate, forward-thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.
About the Role:
1. To ensure the collection of household waste and recycling using wheeled bins, sacks or other collection systems. To be responsible for the allocated vehicle (undertaking daily checks, applying defect reporting procedures, cleaning, fuelling etc); contribution to the completion of the service’s allocated work (including rectifying missed collections and completing assisted collections), motivating and organising the collection crew; completion of required paperwork (such as lock out sheets) and working in accordance with the Council’s values, beliefs, priorities, policies, procedures and objectives. Act as a loader as and when required.
This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.
About you:
2. Appropriate HGV licence for the vehicle they are driving
Up to date Driver CPC
3. Driving experience of the type of vehicles within the authority’s fleet
Experience of supervising and coaching others
4. Knowledge of recycling and waste minimisation. Broad knowledge of Council Services and the ability to effectively signpost Service Users to other Services
Knowledge of waste collection & tipping techniques including knowledge of vehicle capacity and requirement to carry a safe load
5. Knowledge of applicable working procedures such as Health & Safety, customer service standards, HR policy
High level of Health & Safety knowledge – Eg. first aid
6. Training on use of vehicle hoist and other associated equipment
7. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
Flexible approach to work
Willingness and ability to travel throughout the borough