HGV Driver - Refuse Vehicle (Alnwick)

Drive our large fleet of refuse and recycling collection vehicles alongside our brand-new fleet of state-of-the-art food waste collection vehicles. Each vehicle comes equipped with an in-cab tablet and you will be using the technology daily as part of your role.

Take overall responsibility for the careful use and maintenance of the vehicle and allocated tools and equipment. Drive a HG Refuse Vehicle, load refuse and be responsible for a small team of professional, dedicated and friendly team of Refuse Collection staff. You will oversee the provision of efficient and effective refuse and recycling collection services and ensure that streets, homes and businesses are kept clean, safe and tidy, whilst providing the very best levels of customer service to all members of the community that we serve.

This is a permanent, full-time position over a 4 day working week.

Requirements of the Job:

• Qualified to drive our fleet
• You will hold a class 2 licence and have experience of driving large heavy goods vehicles (with no historical driving convictions).
• It is desirable that you have previous experience of in-cab technology, but it is not essential as full training will be given.
• Hardworking and physically fit and healthy due to the nature of the business.
• You will have the relevant knowledge of the range of tasks, together with the operation of associated tools and equipment and an appreciation and interest in the need for the service.
• You may be required to assist the collection crews, you will have the strength, dexterity and co-ordination to manoeuvre bins and operate hydraulics and the specialist skills associated with the operation of hydraulic equipment.
• Willing to go the extra mile whilst on your rounds and hold plenty of enthusiasm and a big smile.
• You must be able to cope with the regular high level of physical demand, be confident driving in a variety of urban and rural locations and have the ability to maintain general awareness to ensure safe working conditions.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Darren Middleton (Neighbourhood Services Senior Team Leader) via email; darren.middleton@northumberland.gov.uk

Why choose us? We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

Please note that this is a full time position. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930

Job Category: Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks

Directorate: Place and Regeneration

Location: Lionheart Depot, Alnwick, United Kingdom