We are looking to recruit someone with a full HGV Class 2/C & E driving licence to help us cover a variety of duties within Refuse & Recycling. You will be working towards or willing to undertake CPC training. As a Reserve Driver, you will undertake the collection of waste and recycling within the borough of Reigate and Banstead. It is essential you have a flexible approach to the work and hours. Your main duty will be driving for us although when required, you must be willing to work as a loader covering any service within the Neighbourhood Services team.
Some of the duties include:
* Undertake either working alone or as part of a team, the collection of Waste and Recycling services at a variety of locations throughout the Borough.
* Use the waste management systems (Bartec) to complete rounds and report issues.
* Receive instructions regarding exempt collections, special arrangements and specific collection points and ensuring these are carried out.
* When disposing of Waste, abide by the rules set out by the allocated transfer station.
* Advise the public on the Borough's Refuse, Recycling and Cleansing regime where necessary.
* If no driving duties are available, undertake loading duties and ad hoc duties as required, within the scope of the job.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation. See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You will have the commitment to start the day at 6am and work a 45-hour week Monday to Friday.
Minimum requirements include:
* Willing to train and supervise a small team.
* Have up to date customer care skills.
* A high level of health and safety awareness.
* Able to deal with a physically demanding job, working outdoors in all weathers.
In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits. We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and 'Better' leisure centre membership.
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