We currently have opportunities within Southampton City Council for LGV Driver/Loaders within the Waste and Recycling Service Area.

As well as driving, the post holder is expected to assist with the loading of the vehicle and support colleagues where necessary. Some physical effort is required, including heavy lifting and some walking. You will have the ability to multi-task, prioritise your own workload and deal with events on a reactive basis as and when necessary.

You will be responsible for providing residents with high quality, value for money street cleansing and waste collection services. You will maintain customer focus by providing a high standard of customer care both within the Council and for the public and external bodies.

You might be thinking “I don’t have waste management experience?” We offer, in house on the job training and instruction on the vehicles we operate in our fleet, so your experience as a driver will be utilised and your skills and knowledge base will increase.

The essential requirements for the post holder are:

• Current C LGV Licence and valid Drivers CPC and DQC

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and capable individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and progressive team.  If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

For further information about this role please view the job description.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

What we can offer you:

Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• A generous local government pension scheme.
• From 28 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts.
• Great local transport links.
• Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.

For further information on our benefits package please visit:  Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the position please contact Barry Stuttle Service Manager - Waste Operations on 02380834326 or  michael.hutchman@southampton.gov.uk

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk  
Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council
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