Street Cleansing Driver/Labourer (HGV)
- Employer
- East Staffordshire Borough Council
- Location
- Trent House, Millers Lane Depot, Burton upon Trent. DE14 2NS
- Salary
- £19,171 to £21,166 per annum
- Closing date
- 1 Mar 2020
- Reference
- ESBC000000597
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Driving, Fleet waste and recycling, Health / Public Health / Nursing
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
East Staffordshire Borough Council have a street Cleaning section that covers the cleaning of the whole of East staffordshire. We currently have a vacancy within waste management/street Cleaning for candidates that will compliment our existing team and maintain our high service standards.
The role involves the driving of allocated Street Cleaning vehicles for the purpose of the Street cleaning Service, associated loading activities and the supervision of crew members to support the Council's Street Cleaning operation. You will drive and be responsible for your allocated vehicle, including its security, and you will control and supervise the staff that are with you. Prior to leaving the depot, you will be responsible for checking that the vehicle is roadworthy by undertaking a Daily Vehicle Maintenance Check and for reporting any defects to the Supervisor in accordance with Council procedure.
You must hold a HGV Class C licence and have previous HGV driving experience, preferably in the waste industry. You should also have a sound understanding of the health and safety implications of driving a refuse vehicle, combined with excellent customer care and communication skills. A knowledge of the East Staffordshire area would be desirable, although not essential.
There is a requirement to work on public and Bank Holidays and occasionally at weekends to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective service.
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East Staffordshire Borough Council aims to recruit and retain the most talented people to enable us to deliver high quality services for our residents. A career with East Staffordshire Borough Council offers rewarding and challenging opportunities in a wide range of roles, and the chance to make a difference to the lives of local people. As an employee of East Staffordshire Borough Council you will have access to a range of benefits including flexible working, opportunities to learn and develop new skills and leisure activity discounts. Further information regarding the numerous benefits and rewards associated with working for us can be found on this page Benefits and Rewards
About East Staffordshire
East Staffordshire is a great mix of town and country. The capital of the National Forest, the St George’s Park FA Centre and a rich brewing heritage can all be found in the borough, as can beautiful countryside and interesting villages. The Council offices and Town Hall are based in Burton upon Trent.
Equality & Diversity
The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and further details of our commitment to Equality and Diversity can be found on this page Equality and Diversity
Learning and Development
We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our workforce to meet the current and future needs of the organisation. Further details of learning and development opportunities can be found on this page Learning and Development
How To Apply
Details of how to complete an application, can be found on this page How to apply
- Website
- http://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01283 508708
- Location
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East Staffordshire Borough Council
Town Hall
King Edward Place
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 2EB
United Kingdom
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