Driver

Description

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Southwark Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3–6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate 16 which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Driver this role will be: SE151LE Unit 4, Sandgate Industrial Estate, 57 Sandgate Street

The right candidate will:

Drivers in the Waste and Cleaning Service contribute towards keeping Southwark streets and estates clean and tidy.

Act as the lead operative with responsibility for the completion of all work allocated to the vehicle, safely and to a high standard. This will include direction of other crew members on the vehicle, maintaining safe working practices at all times – especially when reversing – and wearing personal protective equipment. Undertake vehicle checks on allocated vehicle at the start of every shift and ensure that it is legally compliant and roadworthy. Prior to commencing work make a record of the vehicle check in accordance with all legal requirements either in writing or with the use of information technology where it has been provided. Complete logbooks fully and accurately either in writing or with the use of information technology where it has been provided. Report defects that make or may make allocated vehicle legally non–compliant and/or unroadworthy immediately. Where such defects occur during shift, park allocated vehicle safely and call Supervisor or the Fleet Service to seek advice on next steps. We require the following:

Full, clean driving license for vehicles up to 32 tonnes. (Category C licence.) CPC License, Tacho Card Experience of prioritizing work to ensure service delivery is maintained Experience of working as part of a team to deliver required outcomes. The right candidate should have previous dustcart driving experience preferably with a local authority and/or a waste services company. To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up–to–date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,

Ad ID: 5416952290