SALARY: £35,031.49 per annum
HOURS: 39 per week, 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 06:00-17:30
LOCATION: Days Road
RoRo Driver/Yard Operative
Purpose of the role:
To drive/operate roll-on-off and other specialist vehicles, fixed/mobile plant and equipment.
To assist in other general site operations, to carry out daily maintenance of vehicles, mobile plant and equipment and to perform general housekeeping duties at Refuse Transfer Stations and Household Refuse Recycling Centres (HRRC).
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive specialist LGV Class II vehicles.
* Operate wheeled loading shovel and other plant and equipment
* Carry out daily inspections / maintenance of vehicles / mobile plant and other equipment carrying out adjustments as required.
* Carry out general housekeeping of site grounds and buildings.
* Actively participate in full range of recycling activities / initiatives.
* Act as a Household Refuse Recycling Centre Attendant.
Essential Requirements for the Role:
* LGV class 2 licence
* Current CPC
* Ability to gain CITB Certification or equivalent on Wheeled Loading Shovel
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills
* Ability to drive / operate a range of vehicles, fixed / mobile plant and equipment
* Prepared to work outside of normal hours to maintain the service
* Must be flexible and adaptable to change roles to meet operational requirements
* Good team member
* Good communication skills when dealing with problems
Desirable requirements/qualifications:
* RoRo Certificate/evidence of achievement and driving experience
* 12 months operational experience on a Wheeled Loading Shovel
* 12 months operational experience in waste disposal industry
* Experienced in the routine maintenance of vehicles / mobile plant
Special conditions:
* There may be a requirement to work at other Bristol Waste Company locations
* Required to work weekends and all bank holidays (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day)
* Expected to work reasonable overtime in line with the needs of the service
* You may be asked to cover other Service areas, including Refuse and Recycling loading duties
* Must be prepared and able to act in the role of Charge Hand to cover during periods of holidays and sickness when the situation demands.
Full Job Description can be provided upon request.
Our Benefits:
* Depending on your role we provide an employer contribution of up to 5% into the company pension scheme.
* Generous annual leave package (dependant on role/contract)
* Support for Mental Health, we have an BUPA Employee Assistance Programme that provides support in a variety of different areas such as Mental Health, Financial and Family related topics. We also have Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
* Support for your Physical Health with our BUPA Health Cash Plan (we cover the cost of coverage for you), Cycle to Work scheme and an onsite Physiotherapist. All free for our colleagues.
* Because we value our colleagues so much, we want to recruit more employees just like them. Which is why we have our employee referral scheme.
* Dedicated learning and development team. We take pride in developing our colleagues and some examples of this include our In-House Driver Development Programme and internal promotions. Many of our Senior Leadership Team have developed from Operational roles, such as one of our Contract Managers who started as a Street Cleanser.
* Employee recognition awards and long service awards. To celebrate our colleagues wherever they are on their journey with us. We recognise and celebrate talent.
* Flexible working, we recognise that everyone is different and strive to create an environment that supports all colleagues. We have introduced a hybrid working model where possible and actively encourage part-time working, job sharing and flexibility on hours. If this interests, you please do get in touch, and we can start a conversation.
N.B:
* Due to a high number of applications, we're unable to get back to everyone who may have applied but unfortunately didn't get shortlisted. If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful, but we thank you very much for your interest in working for BWC and advise to check our website for new vacancies arising.
* We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive sufficient applications.
To discuss this role, your application, or any reasonable adjustments please feel free to contact our People Services team on or by phone on
We are on equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.