PurposeoftheRole:Driver(HGV)
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Todeliverahigh-qualitywastecollectionandtransportationservicebasedatChelsonMeadowandWestonMillHouseholdWasteRecyclingCentres,ensuringoperationsarecarriedoutsafely,efficiently,andeffectively.Therolecontributestomaintainingagreener,cleanercitythroughreliableservicedelivery.
KeyResponsibilities:Driver(HGV)
* Operatearangeofvehicles,includingskipvehicles,hookloaders,andarticulatedvehicleswithtrailers.
* Ensurethesafe,compliant,andefficientcollection,transportation,anddisposalofwastematerialsbothonandoffsitetodesignateddisposalpoints.
* Maintainaccuraterecordsofloadsmoved,ensuringcompliancewithweightsandmeasuresrequirementsandEnvironmentAgencyregulations.
* MaintainavalidDriverCertificateofProfessionalCompetence(CPC)anddigitaltachographcardatalltimes.
* AdheretoOperator(O)Licencerequirements,drivingregulations,andWorkingTimeDirectiverules.
* Ensurehighstandardsofproductivity,workquality,andoperationalefficiency.
* Provideexcellentcustomerserviceandmaintainaprofessionalapproachwheninteractingwiththepublicandstakeholders.
* UpholdthereputationofPlymouthCityCouncilthroughthedeliveryofacriticalfrontlineservice.
* Carryoutdailyvehiclechecksandreportanydefectsinlinewithprocedures.
* Supportenvironmentalobjectivesbypromotingsafeandsustainablewastehandlingpractices.
KeySkillsandExperience:Driver(HGV)
* RelevantLGV/HGVdrivinglicence(appropriatetovehicletype).
* ValidCPCqualificationanddigitaltachographcard.
* KnowledgeofdrivingregulationsandWorkingTimeDirectiverules.
* Strongawarenessofhealthandsafetyrequirements.
* Abilitytoworkbothindependentlyandaspartofateam.
* Goodcommunicationandcustomerserviceskills. xsngvjr
* Reliable,flexible,andabletoworkinaphysicallydemandingenvironment.