Job Role Monday to Friday 37 hours a week6.00 am to 14.45 pm Monday to Thursday6.00am to 12.45pm FridayRecycling Driver will also be required to undertake driving duties such as refuse collection, recycling, street cleansing Main ResponsibilitiesTo drive and be responsible for any allocated vehicle and any authorised passengers. Also to ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded and to safely manoeuvre the vehicle on the daily route.To carry out refuse collection and recycling duties, with due regard to property and with minimum disturbance to members of the public, hence bins and other items should be emptied and returned to their proper location undamaged and with lids closed. Appropriate mechanical aids should be used, and all spillages should be cleared up and gates closed after collection has been completed.To empty all types of receptacles and lift all loose waste, as required, ensuring the safe collection and disposal of waste. To undertake any inspection process required to ensure that materials presented for recycling are not contaminated by non-appropriate materials. This will include both pre and post emptying of the receptacle.To adhere to instructions given regarding the use of landfill or other disposal sites and transfer stations.To adhere to appropriate driving guidelines - driver daily checks, accident procedure and drivers' procedures, and other relevant duties. Adherence to health and safety at work legislation and appropriate codes of practice. This also covers the wearing of appropriate protective and reflective clothing, safety footwear and other PPE, the safe lifting of heavy objects and ensuring the safety of the public and other council staff where appropriate.To operate any collection systems as required (for example, bin and box) including bin lifts containing bin weighing equipment, bins with data chips, vehicle safety equipment (including vehicle immobilisation, locking and alarm systems and bin-lift immobilisation systems), and to report to management any defects to such equipment in a timely manner and to assist new employees in the use of such equipment.To take part in all required training activities including instructing other operatives in the use of plant and vehicle immobilisation and safety equipment and recycling operations. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.