Environmental Plant Vehicle Operator: Skipton (095655)

Working alone or in a small crew you will be collecting litter, dog waste, residual waste or recyclable materials from litter and dog waste bins and domestic properties across the Craven locality. You will have to be able to move bags, wheelie bins, and using a lifting mechanism to tip the waste into the Refuse Collection Vehicle. Health and safety is also critical to ensure your team and residents are safe, including supporting your driver to help them navigate the streets of North Yorkshire safely. The role is a hugely important role as you will be on the front-line of a key service in Skipton. As required, you need to be prepared to start early and weekend working will be required. The role You will be:

• Collection and emptying of litter and dog waste bins and some receptacles
• Removing spillages and litter picking.
• Driving small compaction Refuse Collection Vehicles and Mechanical Sweepers.
• As a driver, ensuring manoeuvres are completed safely and mitigate the risk to pedestrians and other road users Responsible for the health and safety of self and colleagues, ensuring that all safe working practices are followed
• , NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party. North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.

No previous experience is required, and full training will be given. Minimum C1 Licence and valid CPC required

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position, and we offer a generous leave entitlement starting at 28 days rising to 34 days after 5 years. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 22.6% contribution. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more…