Refuse Driver
- Employer
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Location
- England, London, Woolwich
- Salary
- £30032 - £31610 per annum + (amount shown is salary plus allowances)
- Closing date
- 16 Nov 2021
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- Sector
- Highways, Streetscene, Recycling, Waste Management
- Job role
- Technician
- Contract Type
- Full time
Job Details
Refuse Driver (LGV Chargehand Driver)
(starting total pay of £30,032 - this is made up of the base grade salary plus contractual overtime and allowances)
It is an exciting time in Street Services at the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Be part of a team who are making Greenwich an environmentally friendly place to live, work and visit.
The Directorate of Communities and Environment prides itself on the service it provides to the residents of Greenwich. We are looking to recruit more people who take pride in their work and want to help the Council meet its commitment to providing quality services to enhance the environment and increase recycling rates. There are opportunities for qualified LGV Drivers to join our waste collection service to drive our refuse collection vehicles collecting household and commercial waste on a daily basis.
Successful candidates will work anywhere within the Borough of Greenwich, work outside in all weathers, and be able to use associated tools, mechanical aids and equipment. You must have a full Category C LGV drivers licence as well as a valid driver CPC qualification card.
The working hours are: 35-hour standard week, Monday to Friday from 6:00am to 8.00pm, working shifts within these times. The post comes with 6 hours contractual overtime and there will also be opportunities to work overtime outside of regular working hours.
Candidates must be over 18 years old and you will be required to work until all collection rounds are completed. Full training will be given. You will be dealing with members of the public and a positive approach to customer care is essential.
We offer a range of benefits which include:
Also available to successful applicants
This role involves managing a team of 2 or more waste operatives making sure that scheduled waste collections are made between 6am to 8pm (shift depending).
If you are a reliable, motivated, qualified LGV Driver and would like to join our successful, forward thinking service, we'd love to hear from you.
Please visit our recruitment site for further information and to make an application - royalgreenwichcareers.com
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to undertake a driving assessment and interview.
Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.
Company
Why work for the Royal Borough of Greenwich?
The Royal Borough Of Greenwich supports equality and diversity in the workplace. The borough has a clear commitment to the LGBT community, mental health issues, race equality and disability.
Greenwich offers a diverse range of roles, from junior to senior positions, spanning service sectors from children’s services to engineering.
With the main council offices based in the heart of Woolwich, employees also benefit from an excellent transport links, while central London is just 20 minutes away.
Excellent benefits
- Up to 31 days leave per year.
- Flexible working hours.
- Developing opportunities to maximise employee’s potential.
- Annual season ticket loan.
- Greenwich One Card which entitles employees to discounts at local businesses.
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