Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : Lamby Way Cleansing Depot, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time : 15:00
Salary: £13.05
Driving is essential. This will be driving a 3.5 flat bed transit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Specific
1. Safe operation of a light plant vehicle. Ensuring compliance with legislation and Tachograph requirements.
1. Ensure safe distribution and loading of vehicle to be compliant with weight / load per vehicle assigned.
1. Ensuring vehicles and equipment used are maintained and accounted for, using the relevant Council Policies and procedures. This will include completing Drivers daily return forms and any other paperwork required.
1. Reporting to management and dealing with members of the public, maintaining a high level of customer service.
1. Taking reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others, including compliance with H&S Policy and procedures, reporting any accidents, near misses or any hazardous waste issues and completing associated paperwork.
1. Removal of fly tipping reported or witnessed, using methods and systems of work provided by management.
1. Ensuring accurate note taking of fly tipped items in accordance with waste data flow requirements.
1. Carry out alternative duties as required in relation to inclement weather to include snow clearance and highway gritting / salting.
Education
& Training
Full valid driving licence.
C1 Licence/CPC
Literacy and numeracy skills to read instructions, complete work sheets and forms.
To be willing to undertake training in matters related to employment and safe working, such as use of equipment, health and safety, and customer service training.
To hold or be willing to work towards an appropriate NVQ Level
Experience / Knowledge
Experience in dealing with members of the public in a busy, public service environment. Experience in working with or alongside other public service bodies such as utilities, other Council departments, emergency services.
Experience of working within a quality management
framework.
Skills and
Abilities
Able to deal calmly, efficiently and courteously with members of the public
Take accurate notes as required by waste data flow
Record evidence through robust audit trail to lead to enforcement activity
Thoroughness and attention to detail in completing work.
Personal
Attributes
Willingness to work outdoors.
Willingness to work in different areas of the city if required.
Willingness to adopt flexible working patterns.
A uniform will be provided for the job, which must be worn. Willingness to maintain a clean and neat appearance during working hours.
Supports the principles and practices of the Authority’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
Willingness to work overtime
Special
Circumstances
Manual handing manoeuvrability – Ability to remove fly tipping Able to access steps, and uneven ground.