HWRC LGV Driver

Job description

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Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Waste Disposal

Location: Household Waste Recycling Centre, Campbell Road, Hanford

Grade: Level 6

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

The Role:

To contribute to and support the site’s operations in the delivery of efficient, economically effective and compliant receipt, storage, handling and export of waste and recyclable materials. To adhere to the Waste Hierarchy at all times and ensure that recycling targets are reached by maximising segregation.

Key Responsibilities:

· To drive and operate the assigned plant, shunter hook-lift vehicle and road hook-light as required for the storage and transporting of waste and recyclable materials

· To follow site rules and adhere to speed limits & reversing procedures including using a banks persona and when required

· To report any accident or incidents to the Operations Team Leader

· To assist and direct the public on site to ensure correct segregation of waste and recyclable materials

· To drive in a safe and courteous manner, following traffic regulations