Waste Management Driver/Team Leader
West Lancashire Borough Council
Who You Are
You're someone with a C1 license and less than 3 points on it. You're reliable, efficient, and comfortable working from Tuesday to Friday from 06:30 to 16:15, with potential overtime on Saturdays and Mondays. Meeting high standards of conduct, safety, hygiene and security in the workplace is second nature to you. You also adept at following procedures, codes of practice, and manufacturers' operating instructions.
What the Job Involves
This role involves assisting the Waste Management Officer in managing and supervising the service teams. You'll be responsible for issuing work instructions, ensuring tasks are completed within stipulated specifications and time frames. The job includes using all vehicles, plant, and equipment appropriately, and reporting defects when necessary. It involves collecting various types of refuse from multiple properties across the borough. Documenting work status and completing all monitoring tasks as per the working agreement is also part of the role. Attending meetings when needed and completing relevant service documentation timely is key. You'll also be expected to use the in-cab technology as advised.
Skills
- C1 driving license
- Ability to supervise teams
- Experience in waste collection tasks
- Aptitude in reporting and documentation
- Efficiency in issuing and following work instructions
- Capability to use in-cab technology
- Understanding of operational safety and hygiene procedures