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HGV Driver (Waste Services) £24,496 pa plus allowance You will be responsible for driving any vehicle within the...
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HGV Driver
(Waste Services)
£24,496 pa plus allowance
You will be responsible for driving any vehicle within the Council’s Waste Service and will act as an ambassador of South Tyneside Council taking a positive approach to customer care and promoting equality and diversity. This post holds a specific requirement for driving HGV vehicles. You will work as part of a team and be prepared to work flexibly when necessary.
You will be expected to undertake the following duties:
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
Please note that if you apply for this role, all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, please ensure you check your junk mail.
Closing date: Noon, Thursday 1 June 2023.
(Waste Services)
£24,496 pa plus allowance
You will be responsible for driving any vehicle within the Council’s Waste Service and will act as an ambassador of South Tyneside Council taking a positive approach to customer care and promoting equality and diversity. This post holds a specific requirement for driving HGV vehicles. You will work as part of a team and be prepared to work flexibly when necessary.
You will be expected to undertake the following duties:
- Drive and operate any vehicle and attached hoists/hi-abs as allocated in support of Waste and Environmental activities.
- Take responsibility for the vehicle and any attached crew including responsibility for the health and safety of colleagues and the public. This may include taking a senior role with operatives attached to a vehicle.
- Drive refuse collection vehicles for the purposes of domestic, commercial, clinical, bulky, abandoned and farm waste.
- Assist Waste and Environmental Operatives in their tasks and duties.
- Complete all relevant paperwork associated with the post including accident reports, fuel records, health and safety issues, vehicle checks etc. To report issues/problems regarding scheduled work e.g. Assisted Pull-Outs, delays etc.
- Undertake appropriate daily vehicle checks ensuring any defects are reported.
- Report issues/problems regarding scheduled work e.g. Assisted Pull-Outs, delays etc.
- Undertake minor routine maintenance of vehicle as required.
- Assist in the completion of scheduled work by altering routes and working with other teams as needed.
- Ensure compliance with generic and dynamic risk assessments for you and work colleagues.
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
Please note that if you apply for this role, all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, please ensure you check your junk mail.
Closing date: Noon, Thursday 1 June 2023.
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