About The Service
Cardiff is growing faster than any other capital city in Europe and we have exciting opportunities to join our Street Scene Services, in the delivery of frontline waste operations providing a high standard of service to the businesses of Cardiff.
About the job
As Weekend Driver/Loader within the Trade Team, you will be responsible for collecting waste and recycling materials throughout the City. You will drive and maintain any allocated vehicle to facilities the collections ensuring excellent customer services at all times. You will also be responsible for completing daily returns information ensuring any vehicle defects is reported. EU tachograph legislation must be managed and adhered to at all times.
Please note: This post is 27.45 hours per week with operational hours Saturday to Monday 6.00 am – 3.45 pm.
** (Saturday and/or Sunday work as part of the normal working week will be paid as an enhancement of time plus a half for the hours worked)
Where Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s day fall on a contracted working day, subsequent catch up days, which may include weekend working, will be a mandatory requirement
What We Are Looking For From You
A Class 2 Driving Licence is essential for this role as well as training in or knowledge of Manual Handling Techniques and Health & Safety at work.
The successful candidate will have experience of working within a large operational team and direct public contact with excellent customer service skills. You will also need to have experience of driving large goods vehicles.
Additional information
You will be able to quickly adapt to technologies used by the service. You will need to understand and operate in line with Council Policies and Procedures. You must maintain the reputation of the Council by adopting a professional and courteous approach
If after reading the Job Description you would like an informal discussion about the post please contact Jason Davies, Trade Operations Controller on 029 2071 7534
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
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