An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to be a full-time permanent HGV Driver / Loader Operative at the Waste and Environmental Operations in Blackpool.

About the company
Our client is a wholly owned company of the Council, providing Environmental Operations which include Waste collection, Street cleaning, grounds and Park maintenance.

About the role
As HGV Driver / Loader Operative, you will:

• Be responsible for working as part of the collections team to collect waste and recycling from various sites and locations within and around Blackpool area
• Have the opportunity and be encouraged to train and develop a wide range of skills within the scope of a waste collection and street scene environment
• Undertake HGV driving duties concerned with waste collection, street cleansing, grounds maintenance services, beach cleaning and safety, and winter maintenance. Training where required will be given prior to any duty instructions

HGV Driver Duties

• Driving of HGV and all other vehicles or heavy plant and machinery, including specialist equipment or trailers including Refuse Collection Vehicles, Mechanical Excavators, Tele Handler, JCB Loading Shovel, Gritters, Hook Loader skip vehicles, tractors, mowing machines, vans, tipping vehicles and quad bikes
• The use of trailers and other towed equipment
• Completion of all relevant documentation associated with driving duties and compliance with transport regulations
• Carry out all vehicle and ancillary equipment safety including basic maintenance topping up of fluids etc
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle cab and external appearance, as required, using a hosepipe and power washers
• Maintain regular communication with administration office/supervisors, as required, for further instruction of confirmation of work completed
• Completion of daily and weekly documents, time sheets and work completion records

Operative Duties

• Assist in the collection of waste including wheeled bin receptacles, contained waste, loose waste, fly-tipped waste, dead animals, spillages of any type, hazardous waste such as used syringes, dog fouling, excrement, all other forms of highway or tideline debris
• To clear up any wind-blown waste once presented, and waste dropped during the collection process or waste deposited at collection points during the working day and any other litter.
• Use of small hand-held tools and mowers to carryout basic other maintenance, weed treatment, painting, pressure washing, pothole repairs, manual gully emptying etc
• General duties including street cleansing, refuse collection, grounds maintenance, parks, grass verge and green open space maintenance using non-mechanical equipment meaning rakes, spades, hoes, brush, shovel, litter picker and hoop, to remove litter and detritus (silt), weeds, dog fouling, beach and tidal litter etc
• Delivery of waste receptacles, information leaflets, letters and other forms of service communication
• Ensure that duties are carried out in accordance with established safe working practices following guidance on risk assessments provided
• Contribute to the services ‘Eyes and Ears’ approach to environmental impacts such as litter, dog fouling, fly posting, fly tipping and other environmental impacts which impact on keeping Blackpool safe and tidy
• Act as an ambassador for the service

About you
To be successful for the role of HGV Driver / Loader Operative you will need the relevant licences for the vehicles driven, accompanied by an up-to-date DCPC card and you will have:

• Previously worked in similar frontline service
• Considerable knowledge of road use regulations for driving activities
• The ability to deal with customers in a polite and friendly manner
• The ability to lift and carry on a frequent and repetitive basis and walk considerable distances.
• Good communication skills  
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to undertake duties in a physical role
• Considerable experience of driving vehicles over 3.5 tonne and HGV driving over 7.5 tonne
• Experience in multi drop collections and deliveries
• Experience of being able to carry out physical tasks related e.g. Emptying litter bins, removal of accumulated refuse and litter, removal of bulky waste, clearance of storm debris.

Essential skills

• Full UK Heavy Goods Vehicle License
• Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional competence) within 6 months

About the hours & rewards
In the role of HGV Driver / Loader Operative, you will work Monday to Friday 39 hours per week and there is a salary on offer of £25,837 per annum. 

How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of HGV Driver / Loader Operative on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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