Driver (Non LGV) - Waste & Recycling Collection Operative

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Driver (Non LGV) - Waste & Recycling Collection Operative

Job reference: HEWR00001D1FDE

Location: Waste Transfer Station, Denbigh

Salary: Grade 4 (£29,071 - £29,542 per annum)

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive team who are committed to meeting our responsibility to recycle more in Denbighshire.

The successful candidate will need to be a strong team player, who demonstrates positive behaviour and has a flexible approach to work.

The post is physically demanding and therefore a good standard of fitness is required (collection rounds can involve walking 10 miles a day and the movement and lifting of recycling containers presented by residents for collection).

The willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions is essential. It will be necessary to work flexible hours including some weekends and bank holidays.

Successful candidates will be required to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes and must therefore hold a valid Category C1 driving licence and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Gareth Davies, Waste & Recycling Operations Manager on 01824 712143.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)

• Family friendly policies

How to Apply?

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.

Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Denbighshire County Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and its Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in the Welsh Language and application forms received in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than an application form submitted in English.