LGV Driver/Loader We currently have opportunities within Southampton City Council for LGV Driver/Loaders within the Waste and Recycling Service Area. As well as driving, the post holder is expected to assist with the loading of the vehicle and support colleagues where necessary. Some physical effort is required, including heavy lifting and some walking. You will have the ability to multi-task, prioritise your own workload and deal with events on a reactive basis as and when necessary. About you: You will be responsible for providing residents with high quality, value for money street cleansing and waste collection services. You will maintain customer focus by providing a high standard of customer care both within the Council and for the public and external bodies. You might be thinking “I don’t have waste management experience?” We offer, in house on the job training and instruction on the vehicles we operate in our fleet, so your experience as a driver will be utilised and your skills and knowledge base will increase. The essential requirements for the post holder are: Current C LGV Licence and valid Drivers CPC and DQC This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and capable individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and progressive team. If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you. W hat we can offer you : Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below. A generous local government pension scheme. Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave. Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant). 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays. Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts. Great local transport links. Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support. F or further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk) For further information about this role please view the job description. To be considered for this post please submit an online application through our website: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/jobs/ or click on the 'Apply for this job' button below. The supporting statement section of the application form must be completed, unless there are specific criteria questions for you to evidence against. Applications are shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria found within the job description for the post. Please refer to the job description when completing your application form and evidence how you meet the required criteria/questions. A CV on its own will not be considered. Contact details for informal discussion: For further information and details regarding the position please contact Barry Stuttle Service Manager - Waste Operations on 02380834326 or michael.hutchmansouthampton.gov.uk Recruitment contact details: Email: recruitmentsouthampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4033 For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council Follow us on social media for regular updates on our featured jobs and latest news. Twitter Facebook YouTube