At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily waste service provision and supervise a team collecting recyclable materials.
- Company: Tameside Council is dedicated to providing efficient waste collection services in Stalybridge.
- Benefits: Receive additional payment for 6.25 hours of contractual overtime each week.
- Other info: Position based at Tame Street Depot, with a 36-hour work week plus overtime.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team committed to environmental sustainability and community service.
- Qualifications: Must hold a clean LGV Class II licence and a Driver Qualification Card (CPC).
The predicted salary is between 28142 - 30518 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade E. SCP 11 £28,142 - SCP 16 £30,518
Hours Per Week: 36 hours, plus 6.25 hours contractual overtime
Base Location: Tame Street Depot, Tame Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1ST
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role
To be responsible for the management of day-to-day service provision in accordance with the council’s requirements for waste services. To drive all vehicles associated with the waste collection operation, to collect and deliver material to a predetermined site and be the team leader on the allocated round. The safe operation of vehicles and undertaking the statutory vehicle checks. The efficient and effective supervision of a close-knit team that are collecting and removing recyclable material and waste from across Tameside. It is essential that you can work in all weather conditions, use basic tools e.g. brush and shovel, understand and carry out written and verbal instructions, be helpful, courteous and respectful to both customers and colleagues. You will also be expected to undertake significant amounts of driving in an urban environment and also walking, lifting and maneuvering of full and empty waste collection receptacles.
Important Note
You will be required to work a 36 hour working week, normally Monday to Friday including Bank Holidays, excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. In addition to the standard 36 hour working week, you will also be required to work an extra 6.25 hours per week to carry out daily driver duties relating to tip runs and statutory vehicle safety checks, for which you will receive an additional payment.
About You
Do you have a clean LGV Class II licence to drive a Refuse Collection vehicle? Do you have a digital tachograph card & a Driver Qualification Card (CPC)? We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and well organised individual to join our refuse collection service as a driver team leader. Being helpful, courteous and respectful to both customers and colleagues is also essential.
About Us
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Contact
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Amelia Gillooly on 0161 342 3345 or Amelia.Gillooly@tameside.gov.uk
Waste Collection Driver/Team Leader employer: Tameside Council
Tameside Council offers a permanent position with a salary range of £28,142 to £30,518. Located in Stalybridge, the council values diversity and is an accredited disability confident employer, ensuring reasonable adjustments are made as needed.
