Location: Various Locations In Scottish Borders, TD6 0SA
Salary: £26,283.60 - £27,595.51 per year pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Grade: 4E
Contract Duration: Permanent
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Recruitment Profile
We are looking for candidates interested in full-time work; however, we will consider those seeking part-time roles if specified in your application. We are recruiting for an HGV cover driver position. You will join a busy, skilled, and supportive local team delivering a critical public service.
The role involves driving various vehicles on different routes around the region. Main duties include driving and working with the crew to empty bins. During periods of low sickness levels, additional tasks such as bag and bin deliveries and loading may be required. We seek drivers who are proactive and committed to completing their tasks efficiently.
You should be a good team player, able to work within your crew and assist others to meet daily service requirements. We will provide a full induction, vehicle familiarisation, and relevant training before starting on Waste Collection Routes. Safety is our priority, and drivers will be expected to handle the challenges of Waste Collections across the Scottish Borders in a safe and progressive manner.
Location of Posts:
Each post will be based at a designated depot, with some travel to other depots to cover holidays, sickness, or operational needs. If you travel further than your standard base to start work, you will be compensated for travel time and mileage.
Available Location: Based at Galashiels Depot, with some travel to other depots.
Requirements: A good standard of education (numeracy & literacy), LGV Class 2 License, Digi, and Full CPC card (35 hours completed). Consideration will be given if you need to complete CPC.
A current driving licence is essential. If you have a disability preventing holding a driver’s licence, reasonable adjustments will be considered to enable you to undertake the role.
Informal Enquiries
For informal enquiries, contact Miroslaw Butryn at miroslaw.butryn@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to workforce diversity and encourages applications from all minority groups and individuals with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome candidates with disabilities, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme, which guarantees an interview for those meeting the essential criteria. All appointments are made on merit.
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