At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
This post attracts a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.
Waste Collections, Keynsham Recycling Hub, Worlds End Lane, Keynsham
Our Waste Collection Department is responsible for the removal of household waste, garden waste and commercial waste and recycling. Collections are made from a variety of locations including houses, shops and schools, within the Bath & North East Somerset Council area. It includes several different types of operational roles and we are keen to encourage training and development.
Team Leader (LGV) Waste Collections (Post 41588) - £31,364 per annum
If you have a Category C driving licence, can stay calm under pressure, have the ability to lead a crew and like working outdoors, then this may be the perfect job for you.
You will be responsible for operating and driving waste and recycling collection vehicles ensuring that all driver regulations are followed, and for the collection of waste and recycling from a variety of locations.
You must be physically fit, prepared to provide a high standard of service to the community, enjoy helping the public and working as part of a team.
You will take responsibility for supervising the crew in your vehicle, and ensuring that the crew follow the Council's health & safety requirements operating to set quality standards.
Core hours will be 37 hours per week. Candidates must be prepared to be flexible with a typical shift being between 7am and 3pm.
You will be expected to work Bank Holidays unless they are specifically booked as holiday. You will also be expected to work for 3 Saturdays following Christmas and New Year during which time no holiday may be booked.
OUR COMMITTMENT TO YOU
We know that whatever your situation, your work is a lot more than just a job description and a salary. And of course, your life is a lot more than your work! As an employer, we aim to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can achieve a healthy work/life balance. We are serious about our responsibility for your personal and professional development and try to ensure that you are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and experience to succeed in your current role, and to progress in your career. Our benefits package is designed to boost and maintain the health, well-being, and general quality of life of all our staff.
Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Laura Gibb - Operations Manager at Laura_gibb@bathnes.gov.uk or 01225 396814.
Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. We have four core values which shape every aspect of our working life and how we look to the future. These values are to be Bold, Empowered, Supportive and Transparent.
Please explain in your application how you could incorporate these values into the role you are applying for.
Interview date: TBA
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