Details:
- Salary: £25,119 - 25,979 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: GL7 South Cerney Gloucestershire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
M4 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a 7.5T Street Cleansing Driver to work for a waste collection service company based in the Cotswolds.
Main Purpose of the role:
To carry out a wide range of routine street cleaning activities in various location throughout the district/external locations in accordance with service level agreement while driving a 7.5T cage tipper HGV.
This role includes weekend working during the summer months with rest days during the week in a 5 over 7 pattern. Additional pay is available for weekend working.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Undertake visual daily checks of the vehicle before it is used to ensure that the vehicle is in good working order, including checking oil, water, tyres, lights and beacons.
* To comply with all transport legislations.
* To work with other street cleaning crews and vehicles in a team to clear areas where necessary.
* To empty, clean and correctly replace litter bins on an agreed emptying schedule.
* To clean given areas to a specified standard removing all litter, animal droppings, leaf and twig fall, dirt and dust, loose chippings and other deposits, using a range of tools provided.
* To remove any reported fly –tipped waste as directed, taking due consideration to any possible dangers (for example asbestos or sharps)
Qualifications Required:
* Full driving licence to be able to drive a range of vehicles up to and including 7.5 tonnes gross weight minimum
* Driver CPC Qualification
* Digital Tacho Card
Skills & Abilities:
* Ability and experience of driving 7.5T HGV’s transit sized caged vehicle safely
* Ability to make required daily checks on vehicles
* Ability to read, respond to and sign off works instruction tickets
* Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
* Flexible approach to working hours and tasks allocated
* Ability to read and follow basic information/instructions
* Be fit and able to lift heavy objects (and walk 8-10 miles each day at a brisk pace)
* Ability to work as part of a team and deal with customers, colleagues and management in a courteous, helpful and friendly manner
* Ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision
* Good interpersonal skills – able to build relationships and manage conflict
* Works together with employees, colleagues and customers to resolve problems and implement change initiatives
If you are interested in the role or would like to know more. Please do not hesitate to contact Alis on (phone number removed)