Hinckley & Bosworth - A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

Waste Management DriverGBP27,334 up to GBP29,777 per annum (including market supplement)37 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a permanent contractWe currently have a vacancy for A suitably qualified driver to perform operational duties within Waste Management Services.Your role will include being responsible for a small team collecting household, commercial waste, and recycling (mainly contained in wheeled bins and sacks) via a 26-tonne refuse collection vehicle. As the team leader you will ensure tasks and paperwork are completed in a professional manner, that excellent customer service is provided to our residents and to help ensure better management of our resources, you will also be supporting residents to recycle their waste effectively enabling the Council to meet its Corporate Plan objective to increase recycling in the borough.You must hold a category C licence and be physically fit, able to walk long distances each day, move wheeled bins, sacks and any other waste as required. Excellent customer service is essential for this key frontline service. As part of Street Scene Services, you will, when required, participate in the wider duties of the service.Applicants should be committed individuals who are looking to provide high quality public services to our residents.You will be expected to behave in accordance with the council's values which include being customer focused and courteous when interacting with members of the public, whilst ensuring service standards are met.Closing date: 19 January 2024 Interview date: 30 January 2024

We welcome applications from all of the community.Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.