Newark and Sherwood District Council
Location
Newark, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom
Job description
LGV Driver
Environmental Services
Permanent, 37 hours per week working 6.00am – 2.00pm
Salary NS7 £26,421 - £27,803 per annum
Pay Award Pending
Previous Applicants Need Not Apply
It’s an exciting time for our Waste and Recycling team rolling out a brand new glass recycling service across Newark and Sherwood this Spring.
We are now recruiting for a LGV Driver to help deliver all waste services to homes across the district including general waste collection, recycling, garden and trade waste along with the new glass recycling service.
You will drive and have responsibility for any of the Council’s heavy goods and light goods vehicles including refuse collection, recycling or road sweeping. Ensuring that the vehicles are kept clean and in good working order at all times meet the standards set down in law with respect to legal vehicle operation is essential.
The positions will entail working unsociable hours in all weathers. You should be physically fit, with the ability to work alone and unsupervised. Full training, uniform and PPE will be provided. Experience in working in a similar environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
You will be based at the Council’s Brunel Drive Depot in Newark and possessing a clean Category C driving licence and valid Drivers CPC Card and Qualification is essential.
Working past the usual finish time is sometimes required where there is a need in order to provide a full service to residents.
We offer enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service, a whole host of family-friendly benefits, 1 days’ paid volunteering leave, lifestyle benefits platform and £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.
You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan
For an informal chat or more information, please contact either Shaun Page or Stuart Anstey, Waste and Recycling Supervisors on 01636 650000.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria on the job description/person specification to:
[email protected] a copy of the job description is available from the same email address.
Please note: applications will not be considered without a covering letter.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early
As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.
Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.
Closing Date: 12 noon Wednesday 13 March 2024
Interview: Week commencing 18 March 2024
Job tags
Salary
£26.42k - £27.8k per annum
