Driver

Purpose and Function of Post

• To drive a range of vehicles as required within the Neighbourhood Operations section and to complete a range of vehicle checks as required. To work as team leader ensuring the collection and removal of recyclables, household, industrial and commercial waste, including bulky items from various locations. Carry out street cleaning duties throughout the District. To work on your own as a driver of a side loading “one armed” refuse collection vehicle (OAV).
• The post holder will also provide flexible and effective cover across a range of Council services delivered by the Neighbourhood Operations Section.
• Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in timely effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all issues relating to the work of the Council.

Hours: Various
37 hrs per week Mon – Thurs 7.30am – 3.30pm & Friday 7.30am - 3.00pm.
Must be able to work outside normal working hours as and when required i.e., overtime, early mornings, evenings, as well as weekend / public holiday working.

A Driving Assessment will form part of the selection process.

The Council may retain a list of reserve candidates arising from this recruitment campaign, for any vacancies which may arise which are the same or similar and are of an equal grade of pay. This list will be valid for 12 months. “Another similar vacancy” is defined as a post with a similar job description and person specification and on the same salary scale, which may be in a different department or duration to the vacancy initially advertised. Another similar vacancy does not include posts where the similarity relates solely to the salary scale.