Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in East Lothian, is currently looking to recruit a HGV Driver for an ongoing contract on a rate of £14.85 per hour PAYE. This role will be 37 hours per week.

 

Responsibilities:

 

– Lead and assist in the removal of domestic and trade refuse, in conjunction with routines scheduled on a daily basis.

– Lead and assist in the removal of special uplifts and bulky items.

– Lead and assist in the uplift of recyclable materials, in conjunction with routine schedules on a daily basis.

– Ensure the safe operation of all vehicles and equipment used and ensure that all daily safety checks and routine cleaning are carried out as and when required.

– Drive and operate LGV, associated vehicles and operate plant and equipment including the required daily servicing and routine maintenance checks (for example oil and water).

– Supervise crew members and monitor the execution of duties.

– Complete all records and related paperwork, including transfer/consignment notes and the operation of vehicle weighing systems (including weigh ticket documentation, record material movements, haulage details and other associated documentation).

– Ensure health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times, and that all risk assessments, COSHH assessments, management instructions, method statements and policies are followed and complied with.

– Undertake other such duties and responsibilities that may be reasonably required by the service.


Essential Skills:

 

– Experience of driving LGV vehicles.

– Experience of manual handling.

– Experience in operating hydraulic equipment.

– Experience of operating refuse collection vehicles up to 26 tonnes or equivalent.

– Experience of supervising a team.

– Knowledge of the waste industry.

– Understanding of effective customer care.

– Numeracy skills.

– Effective verbal and written communication skills.

– Effective organisational and time management skills.

– Effective hand-eye co-ordination.

– Ability to undertake the duties of the post.

– Ability to work outdoors in all weathers.

– Ability to work without close supervision.

– Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

– Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

– Ability to follow set tasks.

– Ability to prioritise own workload and delegate to others.

– Full and current LGV Licence.

– CPC


Desirable Skills:

 

– Health and Safety qualifications/Training.

– First Aid qualification/Training

– Experience of working outdoors.

– Experience of dealing with members of the public.


 

If you would like to hear more about these opportunities please get in touch.

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