RoRo HGV Driver/Yard Operative - 6 month Fixed Term Contract
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About the role
HOURS: 39hrs per week, 4 on 4 off, 06:00 – 17:30. 6 month Fixed Term Contract.
LOCATION: Hartcliffe
Purpose Of The Role
To drive/operate roll-on-off and other specialist vehicles, fixed/mobile plant and equipment.
To assist in other general site operations, to carry out daily maintenance of vehicles, mobile plant and equipment and to perform general housekeeping duties at Refuse Transfer Stations and Household Refuse Recycling Centres (HRRC).
Key Responsibilities
- Drive specialist HGV Class 2 vehicles.
- Operate wheeled loading shovel and other plant and equipment
- Carry out daily inspections / maintenance of vehicles / mobile plant and other equipment carrying out adjustments as required.
- Carry out general housekeeping of site grounds and buildings.
- Actively participate in full range of recycling activities / initiatives.
- Act as a Household Refuse Recycling Centre Attendant.
- HGV class 2 licence
- Current CPC
- Ability to gain CITB Certification or equivalent on Wheeled Loading Shovel
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to drive / operate a range of vehicles, fixed / mobile plant and equipment
- Prepared to work outside of normal hours to maintain the service
- Must be flexible and adaptable to change roles to meet operational requirements
- Good team member
- Good communication skills when dealing with problems
- There may be a requirement to work at other Bristol Waste Company locations/service areas
- Required to work weekends and bank holidays (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day)
- Expected to work reasonable overtime in line with the needs of the service
- 23 days annual leave (254 hours of holiday)
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
- £200 employee referral bonus
- Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
- Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
- Employee recognition awards and long service awards
- Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax-efficient vehicle leasing
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.
How To Apply
Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact
Talent Acquisition Team
Email: recruitment@bristolwastecompany.co.uk
Phone: 0117 440 6676
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