HGV Driver

Job Description:

• Purpose of the job

To drive all vehicles specified by management (subject to licence entitlements) as required by Southwark Commercial Waste Services.

Principal accountabilities

• To report to the Business Services Manager or an officer delegated with the responsibility.
• To ensure vehicles are road-worthy before, during and after each shift.
• Carry out safety checks as detailed in the drivers' log books.
• Complete drivers log books fully and truthfully.
• Report defects and accidents immediately.
• Carry out tasks as assigned, including loading of goods, waste and any other item that needs transporting.
• To sort and recycle loads where appropriate.
• To carry out cleaning duties as required in times of need.
• Clean the vehicle (inside and out) at least every two weeks or as directed.
• To attend training sessions organised by supervisory staff and to use new equipment after training, and to carry out new methods or procedures as and when directed.
• To be responsible for the security of all vehicles under the employees control.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

• An understanding of, and commitment to, the Council's Equality and Diversity Policies in connection with employment and service provision.
• A full, clean class 1 or class 2 heavy goods vehicle licence for LGV drivers.
• A minimum of 2 years experience of working in a cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management or related work environment as a driver/ LGV driver.

Essential

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

4. Ability to drive all vehicles employed to do

5. Ability to work without close and frequent supervision.

6. Ability to complete safety checks and log books accurately

• Ability to prioritise work to ensure service delivery is maintained
• Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to on going changes.

Conditions of Service/Special Conditions of Recruitment:

Working hours: 36 hours, 6am to 1.15pm, Monday to Friday. There will be a requirement to work outside normal working hours.

Job Types: Temp to perm, Full-time

Experience:

• Driving: 2 years (required)
• OR15716: 1 year (preferred)

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