Refuse Driver Chargehand

A permanent full-time post in South Derbyshire District Council's refuse and recycling collection team. The work is kerbside collection of waste and recycling from homes and businesses, with safe vehicle operation, daily checks and weekly cleaning. The job runs task-and-finish, starting at 6am Monday to Friday with no fixed finish time, so crews may take on other rounds once their own is done.

An LGV C licence and a current driver qualification card are essential.

• Collect waste and recycling from households, commercial and industrial properties using wheeled bins, bulk items and refuse sacks
• Operate allocated vehicles safely and efficiently, complying with driving legislation and agreed practices
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and report vehicle defects
• Keep vehicles in good condition and clean, including the weekly clean
• Load refuse and recycling onto vehicles
• Plan and schedule collection routes
• Carry out allocated collections and deliveries
• Support other rounds once the allocated round is complete
• Liaise with supervisors and office staff
• Report accidents and near misses

• Current driver qualification card

• LGV C driving licence

• Overtime pay for hours above 74 in a two-week cycle, paid one month in arrears
• No pay reduction where allocated work is completed in under 74 hours in a two-week cycle