Senior Waste Site Operative & HGV Driver

You will be responsible for operating a variety of plant and equipment that will include a HGV, loading shovels, telehandlers, and forklift trucks for the efficient and effective transfer of waste from busy WTSs and RHWSs. The role will also involve maximising the recovery of recyclables from waste and safely controlling deliveries from private traders and district councils. In addition, the successful candidate will assist the management team in the supervision and coordination of site operatives., We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

It is expected that the successful candidates will have previous experience of driving HGVs and operating loading shovels and telehandlers at waste or construction sites. However, training may be provided to suitable candidates that have no previous experience. The role requires a proactive, flexible, 'can do' attitude. Effective time-management and problem-solving skills are key attributes.,

• Experience of supervising operational staff and a knowledge of waste operations
• HGV licence and driver CPC, Loading shovel ticket, FLT licence (training may be provided to suitable candidates that do not currently have valid qualifications)
• WAMITAB CoTC Level 4 or above and Level 3 award in First Aid at Work, First Response or equivalent (or willing to work towards both as necessary)
• Basic and working knowledge of Microsoft Packages and IT, for example, Outlook, Excel and Word
• Working to and ensuring others follow, safe working procedures and risk assessments
• A full, Clean & Valid UK Driving Licence and insurance for business use
You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.