Waste Services are looking for an HGV qualified individual to work as part of our recycling collections teams. You will be required to drive and load as a crew member various vehicles. Initially working within the box recycling team but after completing successful probation you may be asked to support other collection teams within waste services.

You will supervise your collection team and be responsible for your crew’s performance against our service standards.

The role will be physically demanding and most collection work would be outdoors in all weather conditions. You must have good interpersonal/communication skills and a good standard of literacy and numeracy.

You must be the holder of a full LGV Cat C (HGV 2) driving license, current CPC driver’s card and have recent LGV driving experience.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Driving HGV vehicles
• Completing daily paperwork
• Collecting recycling scheme boxes, materials and bins
• Sort recyclables and check the right kind of materials have been put out
• Inspect materials for any contaminations and issue rejection tickets
• Speak to members of the public about recycling schemes and give information
• Ensure the correct protective equipment is correctly worn at all times
• Ensure work is carried out to the highest standards of health and safety
• You will be required to manage all aspects of a recycling collection round i.e. vehicle, crew and collection duties from households throughout North Lincolnshire.
• Periodically and by prior notice, you will be required to attend training and engagement days on your non-working weekday.
• You will be required to work the occasional Saturday to provide collections in lieu of a bank holiday.

What we offer you:

The service we provide operates a 4-day shift system, so you will work Tuesday to Friday.

4 days per week,

37 hours per week with 1 hour banked to cover any training requirements.

Payment for any overtime worked

A generous holiday entitlement that increases with service and sickness pay.

A generous Pension scheme along with a host of other benefits

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Paul King, Contract Manager on 01724 296087.