Reserve Driver

Job Title : Reserve Driver

Location of work : Earlswood Depot

Salary : £35, - £35, (dependent on experience)

Basis : Full time, Permanent, 45 hours per week

About the Role :

We are looking to recruit someone with a full HGV Class 2 / C & E driving licence to help us cover a variety of duties within Refuse & Recycling. You will be working towards or willing to undertake CPC training.

As a Reserve Driver you will undertake the collection of waste and recycling within the borough of Reigate and Banstead. It is essential you have a flexible approach to the work and hours. Your main duty will be driving for us although when required, you must be willing to work as a loader covering any service within the Neighbourhood Services team.

Some of the duties include :

• Undertake either working alone or as part of a team, the collection of Waste and Recycling services at a variety of locations throughout the Borough.
• Use the waste management systems (Bartec) to complete rounds and report issues.
• Receive instructions regarding exempt collections, special arrangements and specific collection points and ensuring these are carried out.
• When disposing of Waste, abide by the rules set out by the allocated transfer station.
• Advise the public on the Borough’s Refuse, Recycling and Cleansing regime where necessary.
• If no driving duties are available, undertake loading duties and undertake ad hoc duties as required, within the scope of the job.

About the Person :

Staff Benefits

In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please call Operations Manager, Bob Wiggins on 01737 276224 or 07974 325140

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.