Refuse Driver

At Reading Borough Council we're committed to providing a high quality effective and efficient waste collection service. We carry out a full range of domestic, recycling and commercial waste collection services to a high standard, always with an eye to reducing landfill and maximising recycling.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced driver to remove domestic/trade refuse from houses, shops, schools and other domestic or commercial establishments .
Staff are required to work 37 hours per week, 7.4 hours per working day. The standard working day will be between 06:00am until 14:00pm. The start time may be subject to change in response to the extremes of seasonal weather conditions. The working day includes a 30-minute un-paid rest break, which ACAS specify cannot be taken at the start or end of the day.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Driving and being responsible for the refuse vehicle, including daily routine maintenance and wash down.
Visual inspection of the vehicle and reporting of defects.
The safe tipping of refuse at disposal sites.
As chargehand to be responsible for allocated refuse collection crew.
Excellent customer care skills
Follow Health & Safety procedures and codes of practice
To assist with refuse loading when required
You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a healthy and attractive place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team
- champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency
- create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees' skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious
- aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential
Make a Difference to Reading
- inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity
About you
Collecting waste is one of the most important responsibilities that we have, so we're looking for people who share our desire to deliver an excellent waste collection service for our communities.
You should be prepared for physically demanding manual work.
You will have significant experience of manoeuvring HGV in residential environments.
You will be working in all weathers so a can do and and flexible attitude is a must!
Hold a clean Class 2 (C) HGV License, and CPC card.
Our Offer
Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
Employee Assistance Programme - round-the-clock access to free, impartial and completely confidential support and advice from trained therapists and legal experts
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
Cycle salary sacrifice scheme
For more information on this position please contact, Marcus Hermon, Recycling and Waste Services Manager at #####
Closing Date: 17 th May 2024
Interview Date: 27 th May 2024
Interview Process: Panel interview at Bennet Road depot. followed by 30 minute practical vehicle assessment.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.