As a Labourer driver you will work as part of a team, providing a collection and delivery service for a wide range of vehicles including cars, small vans and tractors and equipment. A key part of your role will be to carry out general labouring and care-taking duties in a proactive way.

You will be joining us at a very exciting time as we move to Featherstone later this year to a state-of-the-art fleet maintenance facility. If you are interested in working for the foremost Council Transport Services Team in the country, four-time national award winner and holders of Earned Recognition Accreditation from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency.

A flexible approach to working hours and conditions is essential to cover Service & Corporate requirements as is an early / late shift start pattern and the ability to work additional hours as appropriate.

Essential criteria of the post are an LGV licence minimum category C+E (Restricted) and able to demonstrate reasonable experience of driving Large Goods Vehicle. A good knowledge of all-modern vehicles, plant and horticultural machinery. Able to demonstrate competence in the driving of a mixed fleet and practical highway code theory.

We can offer you; free Continued Professional Development both technical and driving licence as the vehicle & plant industry is ever changing, career development opportunities, competitive salary, generous annual leave, occupational pension scheme, a strong commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and a range of employee benefits including healthcare, public transport and gym memberships discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.

If you would like a chat about the role please call Brendan McNamara, Transport Operations Manager on 01924 306303 or look me up on LinkedIn

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Claire Cullingworth & Brendan McNamara.

Tel: 01924 306303

E-mail: transportreception@wakefield.gov.uk

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Probation

In accordance with the Council’s Probation Procedure this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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