At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive and maintain vehicles while cleaning and emptying highway gullies.
- Company: Join Totally Local Company, a community-focused organisation in Stockport.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, lifestyle discounts, and a cycle to work scheme.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Full HGV licence and water jetting qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 28598 - 28598 £ per year.
Location: Endeavour House, Stockport, SK6 2SN
Salary: £28,598 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week Monday - Friday (06:30 - 14:24) - Plus a requirement to work up to 4x weeks on nights as required.
Contract Type: Permanent
At Totally Local Company, an opportunity has arisen for a Gully Driver who possesses a professional demeanour, sound judgement and integrity to join our Streetcare team.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out the programmed emptying and cleaning of highway gullies.
- Clearance and jetting of blocked gullies and drains on the highway and for private and commercial organisations when instructed by management.
- Use various equipment and tools to clear blocked gullies.
- Operate any in-cab technology in relation to reporting data on gully operations.
- Receive work instructions from either the Streetcare Supervisor or Assistant Group Manager.
- Identify and understand the task to be undertaken.
- Carry out the task in a safe and effective manner, with regard to Health & Safety and other relevant legislation.
- Use all equipment and machinery effectively, efficiently and in accordance with safe working practices.
- Drive and operate company or hired vehicles and plant, including LGVs, tippers, large and small mechanical sweepers, ride-on mowers, tractors, small mechanical diggers, platform vehicles, chipping machines, etc.
- Be responsible for daily vehicle checks and adjustments, brush maintenance, routine cleaning and defect reporting.
- Use all materials in accordance with safe working practices, including manual handling and the COSHH regulations.
- Keep all materials, plant, equipment and vehicles secure from theft and damage.
- Complete the works required within the given timescales.
- Report any faults with plant, equipment or machinery to the Streetcare supervisor/Assistant Manager.
- Fully participate in operational staff training and development programmes.
- Maintain good working relationships with the general public and deal with any minor queries or complaints, relaying any significant customer issues to the Assistant Group Manager for further action.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Possess a full HGV driving licence (up to 32 Tonnes).
- Chapter 8 qualification.
- Possess a recognised Water Jetting Association qualification.
- Hold valid Drivers Qualification Card (DQC).
- Experience of driving HGV in residential areas.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Undertaking deliveries or providing services to residents.
- Working effectively to targets and timescales.
Benefits
- 25 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays.
- Lifestyle Benefits - access to huge discounts on a variety of retailers and services through our lifestyle benefits website.
- Cycle to Work Scheme - enabling you to get the bike of your choice (between £100 and £1000), with Tax and NI savings of up to 32%.
- NEST Pension Scheme - 6.5% employer contribution if eligible.
- Life Assurance - twice your basic salary.
- Keen to progress? - we're committed to providing you with Continuous Professional Development.
Gully Driver in Stockport employer: Totally Local Company
Totally Local Company is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment at Hazel Grove High School. With no prior experience required, employees benefit from comprehensive training and clear pathways for career progression, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the community.
