Job reference: 241304
Date posted: 18/10/2024
Application closing date: 03/11/2024
Location: Street Scene, Carwood Road Depot, Castleford, WF10 4PS
Salary: £26,421.00 to £29,269.00, Grade 6
Package:
* A competitive salary
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Access to an occupational pension scheme
* A range of employee benefits including public transport and gym memberships discount
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: Full time, Permanent
Job description
An exciting opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Team Leader LGV Driver working on the Container Team from our Depot at Carrwood Road, Castleford.
What will be expected from me?
The postholder will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
* To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders, customers and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* To deal with conflict situations.
* To be self-motivated and can motivate others.
* To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
* The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions.
* To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands.
* To display good numeracy and literacy skills.
* To have the ability to multi-task and display a flexible working approach.
What I might be doing?
The post holder as part of their roles and responsibilities will:
* Drive various LGV / Non LGV Vehicles.
* Lead a small operational team.
* Carry out daily vehicle checks, and FTA vehicle compliance.
* Collect waste and recyclable materials from across the district.
Essential requirements:
* Current clean LGV Driving Licence (category C). The Licence to show no more than 6 penalty points as per current national driving penalties system.
* Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (DCPC).
What can I expect?
* This is a full-time post of 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
* 2.25 hours contractual Overtime per week.
* Good leave entitlement.
* Support and ongoing training.
* Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
* The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
For further enquiries please contact Darren Lacey or Darren Woodcock, Street Scene Officer on 01977 722094.
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Darren Lacey or Darren Woodcock.
Tel: 01977 722094
E-mail: dlacey@wakefield.gov.uk or dwoodcock@wakefield.gov.uk
Safeguarding
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
Fluency Duty
This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.
Probation
In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.
Diversity
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
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