HWRC LGV Driver

Directorate
:
Housing, Regenerationand Operations

Location
:
Household Waste Recycling Centre, Campbell Road, Hanford

Hours
: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage andbright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job,it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people wholive and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to helpus deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talentedworkforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills,knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to bean employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to exceland to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

To contribute to and support the site’s operations in the delivery of efficient, economically effective and compliant receipt, storage,handling and export of waste and recyclable materials. To adhere to the Waste Hierarchy at all times and ensure that recycling targets are reached by maximising segregation.

To drive and operate the assigned plant, shunter hook-liftvehicle and road hook-light as required for the storage and transporting ofwaste and recyclable material

To follow site rules and adhere to speed limits &reversing procedures including using a banks persona and when required

To report any accident or incidents to the Operations Team Leader

To assist and direct the public on site to ensure correctsegregation of waste and recyclable materials

To drive in a safe and courteous manner, following trafficregulations

You must hold a valid driver certificate of professionalcompetence qualification card (CPC) and undertake the required levels of training to ensure it’s validity

Have experience of working in a waste environment including an operational depot or waste transfer station

Experience of working to strict health and safety guidelines

Experience of dealing with a wide range of colleagues and customers

Abilityto work outdoors and in all weather conditions

A competitive salary based on your skills, experience andtalent

Hybrid and flexible working options

An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

Professional development through learning opportunities,regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can befound here

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of address

Satisfactory references

Occupational Health Clearance

Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations

DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for therole)

Appointment to any of the above posts is subject to successfully completing a practical, roadâ€‑based driver assessment. Thisassessment ensures the candidate can operate Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) safelyand competently, in line with all legal and safety standards.

Please note that if an employee who is…