At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our waste collection crew and help keep the borough clean.
- Company: Runnymede Borough Council, dedicated to community service and sustainability.
- Benefits: 29 days leave, excellent pension, free parking, and health insurance after a year.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and career development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have HGV licence and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 34388 - 37589 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work collecting waste from residents and businesses contributing to a clean borough.
As the HGV Driver Waste Collection Operations, you will:
- Be part of the waste collection crew undertaking household domestic, recycling, food waste, chargeable garden waste and trade waste operations.
- Promote and publicise services including ensuring excellent customer care.
- Assist the loader(s) in washing the vehicle once per week and clean the internal cab daily.
- Complete all paperwork and return to the main waste operational office.
- Follow all round sheets/in cab data and ensure that all assisted collections are completed and returned to their correct positions.
- Complete data for all collections not accessible and return within 24 hours and all bin contaminated/not presented for collection.
- Return all bins/containers to the point of collection making sure access is not blocked for residents/pedestrians.
- Assist in the operation of in cab route management software.
- Ensure all missed bins are collected within 24 hours and details provided to the duty supervisor/operations manager.
- Undertake bank holiday waste collection operations (or weekend collections over the Christmas period) – additional payment paid.
Benefits:
- 29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Excellent Pension Scheme.
- Free Parking.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Payment of one professional membership per annum.
- Cycle to work + further related discounts.
- Season ticket loan.
- Health insurance plan after 1 year’s service / Dental after 3 years’ service.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Please note that Runnymede Borough Council is currently undertaking a pay and grading review, which is expected to be implemented during the summer. The successful applicant will be appointed under the Council’s current grading and salary structure and, following implementation of the new framework, will be assimilated into the revised pay structure in line with all existing employees. This grading in the new pay structure for this role will be RBC4 £34,388 - £37,589.
About You:
We are looking for a qualified and experienced HGV Waste Collections Operations Driver to join our team who can provide exceptional customer service and quality of service. We are looking for exceptional candidates with a range of skills including:
- Health & Safety awareness.
- Working as part of a team.
- Take proactive attitude to work, demonstrating initiative and using good judgement.
- Take a customer service approach to service delivery.
- Experience of using in cab software route systems.
HGV Driver Waste Collections in Chertsey employer: Runnymede
Runnymede Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises community service and employee well-being. With generous benefits such as 29 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to a cleaner borough. The council's commitment to training and employee assistance ensures that staff feel valued and empowered in their roles.
