Overview
We have an exciting role on offer within our Environmental services as a Group Leader (HGV Driver).
About Us
Middlesbrough Council Recycling and Waste services are looking to appoint a HGV Driver to drive a maximum of 26ft Refuse Collection Vehicle and lead a small team in collecting refuse and recycling.
To be successful in this role you need:
- A full LGV Class License.
- Carry a valid Drivers Qualification Card.
You will have a responsibility for driving a 26ft Refuse Compaction Vehicle in built areas. You will have the responsibility for ensuring that Health and Safety Legislations is always adhered to.
Operate our InCab computer system to report issues and confirm that collections have been made. You will also support supervisors for Recycling and Waste services in provision of effective service delivery.
In return we can offer:
- Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional day annual leave per year.
- Excellent pension plus top-up options.
- Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
- Flexible working (depending on the job role).
- Electric car lease scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee benefits portal, including Wellbeing Assistance Programme.
- Staff Lottery.
- Travel and car parking schemes.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Fantastic career opportunities and lots more!
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Dale Metcalfe at Dale_Metcalfe@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran
Salary: £28,598 – £30,024
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
