Overview
To carry out driving and delivery duties on designated collection rounds. To provide assistance to other rounds and services as required. To respond promptly to customer complaints and complete accurate records of action taken. Be responsible for completion of all prescribed forms, both manual or electronic; You will be required to carry out a full range of duties across Environmental Services, for example the collection, loading and return of refuse containers to point of collection, bin delivery / cleaning duties, bulky collections. The post-holder will be based at Makerfield Way Depot and will be required to work flexibly in line with demands of Waste Services
Responsibilities
* Carry out driving and delivery duties on designated collection rounds.
* Provide assistance to other rounds and services as required.
* Respond promptly to customer complaints and complete accurate records of action taken.
* Complete all prescribed forms, manual or electronic.
* Carry out a full range of Environmental Services duties, including collection, loading and return of refuse containers, bin delivery/cleaning, and bulky collections.
* Be based at Makerfield Way Depot and work flexibly in line with demands of Waste Services.
About the Employer
At Waste Services, our aim is simple: to provide a quality, customer focused services across the borough. We are looking to recruit 2 Class 2 HGV Drivers to our successful waste services team. You must hold a Class 2 HGV driving licence and valid CPC Driver Qualification Card, work effectively as part of team and have a flexible and can do attitude to work.
About the Council and Programme
Wigan Council has been voted Overall Council of the Year at the APSE Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or \'unbroken\' between the supporting organisations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
Role details
This role is essential in ensuring we deliver a quality cost effective recycling / waste collection service to the residents of the borough, you will promote our waste collection policy and encourage residents to recycle more / recycle right, the current recycling rate is around 52% but the Council has commitment to achieve a target of over 60% by 2035.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: Grade 5, 26,824 - 29,540 per annum. 13.90 - 15.31 per hour. 37 hours per week.
Equality and Opportunity
We’re on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough. We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
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