Refuse Collector/Driver

Derby City Council

  • Derby
  • £30,024-32,061 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Directorate: Place
Hours: 37 hours a week, Tuesday-Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Stores Road DepotWe are looking for a motivated individual to join the refuse team as a Refuse Driver/Collector; as a service we are committed to providing the City of Derby with a reliable and regular refuse collection operations.As a Driver/Collector your role will be key to supporting the operational delivery of this service by driving any refuse collection or associated vehicles safely to facilitate the safe and efficient collection of domestic refuse and recycling waste, from approximately 130,000 properties.Applicants will be required to work 37 hours over 4 days, Tuesday – Friday, 6.00 am – 15.45 pm, with the option of occasional overtime.A full induction, training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
  • Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
  • 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)
  • Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
  • Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
  • Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
  • Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
  • Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
  • Support for colleagues who are carers
The OpportunityIn the role of Refuse Driver/Collector, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:You will be the chargehand for the round and responsible for refuse collectors including agency collectorsEnsuring safe working practices are adhered toYou will also be responsible for ensuring daily vehicle checks are completed and the vehicle is safe for operational useMaintaining the vehicle cleanliness’ inside the cab and external surfacesAbout YouTo be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have...LGV Class C License and a Driver CPC (essential)GCSE English Grade C or above (or demonstratable equivalent)Being physically fit is a must as when collecting, the role requires working at a good pace and walking up to 17 miles per day in all weathersGood IT skills and experience in using in-cab technology and be able toprovide reports both verbally and in written formatSome supervisory experience and the ability to work as a team with minimal supervisionGreat communication skills and able to liaise effectively with members of the public, customers, and crew members, providing excellent customer service.Willing to wear corporate uniform and PPE which are provided. A full induction, training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.Next Steps
This is an open ended advert and Interviews will be held: in person at 15 Stores Road, Derby, DE21 4BD within 1-2 weeks of being shortlisted as and when required.Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.Before you complete your application, please read ourRemember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at

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