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Waste and Cleansing Driver Crew Leader - Sighthill Depot - 15952_1785746484CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL • Sighthill, United Kingdom
Waste and Cleansing Driver Crew Leader - Sighthill Depot - 15952_1785746484

Waste and Cleansing Driver Crew Leader - Sighthill Depot - 15952_1785746484

CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL • Sighthill, United Kingdom
8 days ago
Salary
£34,452.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Waste and Cleansing Driver Crew Leader
Sighthill Depot

Salary: £30,188 - £34,452
Hours: 36 per week

Shift: 4x4 shift, 4 day week shift. Variable shifts available as part of this recruitment process

Do you take pride in keeping communities clean, safe and welcoming? We are looking for a motivated and reliable Waste and Cleansing Driver/Crew Leader to join our team. In this vital frontline role, you will lead a crew in delivering high-quality waste collection and street cleansing services while ensuring safe operations and excellent customer service.

About the Role

As a Waste and Cleansing Driver/Crew Leader, you will:

  • Safely operate LGV and non-LGV waste and cleansing vehicles.
  • Lead and supervise a crew to complete daily waste collection and cleansing routes.
  • Collect household waste, recycling, bulky waste, litter and fly-tipped materials.
  • Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety procedures.
  • Provide excellent customer service and respond professionally to enquiries from residents.
  • Complete route records, report service issues, and use in-cab ICT systems.
  • Carry out risk assessments and ensure your team wears the correct PPE and follows safe working practices.
  • Support the Council's recycling, environmental and cleanliness objectives.

What We're Looking For

  • A Category C1+E LGV driving licence.
  • A valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
  • Knowledge of VOSA regulations and safe vehicle operation.
  • Experience supervising or leading a team.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Good knowledge of health and safety procedures and risk assessment.
  • The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and undertake physically demanding work.
  • A positive attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality public services.

What You'll Bring

  • A safe and responsible driver.
  • A confident team leader who can motivate and support colleagues.
  • Reliable, organised and able to solve problems while working on route.
  • Committed to delivering excellent customer service.
  • Flexible and able to adapt to changing operational demands.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • Employee wellbeing and support programmes.
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to the local community.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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