Loader - Req24684

It’s never been more important and rewarding to work in the world of waste and recycling!Leeds City Council is proud of our refuse collection staff who deliver this crucial service to every household in the city every week. Each week we typically empty in the region of half a million bins! Only one other council in the whole of the UK collects from more households than us – and no other council collects more garden waste.We achieve this through a dedicated team of front line staff who work in all conditions, mainly to empty the city’s black, green and brown bins.Our ambition is to become the best refuse service in the UK – playing our part to support residents, our customers, in the responsible management of their waste.We currently have a number of Loader vacancies in the operational part of our service.There is usually a Crew Chargehand and two Loaders on each crew, who work together to empty bins across collection routes. Your main role is to ensure all the bins that are presented for collection are safely emptied into the back of the wagon and then taken and placed neatly and safely back, and that any missed bins are recorded on the in cab units.Each loader will typically empty around 500-600 bins every day, averaging up to 10 tonnes in total weight.You will either be assigned to a crew that works a particular patch or be part of a “pool” to provide cover as and where required. Either way you need to be prepared to work in any part of Leeds, reporting for work for a 7am start.You will work the equivalent of a 37 hour week over the following shift cycle:Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, ThursdayWeek 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayWeek 3 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, SaturdayAbout you (some key responsibilities):As a Loader you will bring to the role:Work as part of a team, to collect waste and recycling in a variety of containers, from a variety of locations as scheduled in the Leeds City and surrounding areas.Able to provide support to the Chargehands and Team Leaders in dealing with any collection issues for example identifying and suggesting solutions to regular access issues, how to increase recycling rates, dealing with problems caused by side waste/overflowing bins.Committed to helping change culture and behaviour so that we live the Council Values in all we do;What we offer you:We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidaysmembership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributionsflexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirementsa clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunitiesa range ofstaff benefits
to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go furtherWe've built an inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcomed, feels valued and can truly be their authentic self at work. We want our people to be the best they can be, no matter who they are and where they come from.It is important we have a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We have made significant improvements within our management/supervisory posts, however our operational part remains largely unrepresentative. We are therefore particularly keen to receive applications from women and ethnically diverse groups.Leeds City Council isone of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody ourcouncil values
andambitions .How to apply:If you are interested in the role, then please email Kirby Graham #####
who will provide you with details on how to apply.The closing date will be Tuesday 7th May with interviews week commencing Monday 14th May.The service will be holding recruitment days that you can attend by registering your interest by emailing Kirby Graham. To apply you will need to fill in a short application form which Kirby will send you, detailing how you meet the key responsibilities. Once completed please return the application ##### If successful, you will be invited into an open day event at New Market house on Tuesday 14th May or Wednesday 15th May. Details will be provided.If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Julie Gibson, Area Manager, 07593 355241 or ##### .We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2023.We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.Job DescriptionJob PurposeTo provide a safe, flexible, high quality, efficient and reliable waste and recycling collection service that meets the needs of residents and delivers the waste strategic objectives to minimise waste sent to landfill and increases household waste recycling rates to greater than 60%.RESPONSIBILITIESRELIABLE:Working as part of a team, to collect waste and recycling in a variety of containers, from a variety of locations as scheduled in the Leeds City and surrounding areas.To note changes on task sheet and ensure such changes are implemented on a daily basisTo feedback and clearly identify any collection failures and reasons for that failure.To feedback and highlight any issues with the accuracy of route sheets and maps.Issue relevant bin stickers/labels where appropriate to assist members of the public to re-present bins accordingly.SAFE:Wear any issued protective clothing, boots, gloves, high visibility jackets etc as required by safe working practices and associated guidanceEnsure that all Health and Safety Regulations are observed and in particular safe work instructions 19a and 19b are complied with,e.g. lifting and handling waste, safe reversing proceduresAssist the driver by reporting any vehicle defects noticed in the course of a day and assisting in keeping the vehicle cab clean and free from hazardous objects.Report all accidents and incidents immediately and ensure appropriately recorded.Act as reversing assistant, to permit the driver safe manoeuvring of the vehicle on the round or at the disposal locationFollow disposal site rules at all timesEFFICIENTTo follow and ensure that all service processes and procedures within your responsibility(including attendance) are complied with.Attend training courses as necessary. In exceptional circumstances, these may take place whilst off shiftTo ensure that any problems are communicated to the supervisor on a daily basis, by verbal and/orelectronic means.Work with the driver to ensure that buddying up arrangements are complied with and assistance is provided to other rounds working in proximity who are struggling to complete due to high volumes, breakdown or other genuine delay.Answer queries from the members of the public in a polite manner, using customer care principles and respond positively to queries from any authorised officer.Operate any technology fitted to the vehicle for recording purposesTo work with and assist management in producing and successfully implementing new working arrangements e.g. AWC , food waste collections, new technologyReport suggestions for improvements to the service to Management to increase efficiency and quality in service deliveryOTHER It should be noted that this job description is subject to occasional changes to incorporate other commensurate duties and responsibilities in response to organisational change/review and to assist flexibility. The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post as specified by the appropriate Officer.RELATIONSHIPSThe post holder will be required to liaise with members of the Public, staff in other sections of the Department and the Authority and representatives of External agenciesPHYSICAL CONDITIONSYou will be based from the citywide depot at Newmarket House which is located in the Cross Green Industrial Estate.
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