Bin Delivery Driver - REQ003100

Job title: Bin Deilvery Driver

Salary: B1 £25,185 - £25,989

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Kirkstall HWRC, Evanston Avenue, Kirkstall, LS4 2HR

As a Bin Delivery Driver you’ll thrive on working individually and as part of a team within the Waste Management Service you will undertake a range of duties including delivering new bins, replacement bins and minor repair of bins.

Dealing effectively with the City’s waste is a clear council priority. The Waste Management Division is fully committed to providing a safe, efficient and reliable waste collection service that meets the needs of residents and increases recycling.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As a Bin Delivery Driver, you will bring to the role:

someone who can show initiative, commitment and enthusiasm to ensure the services provided are responsive and combine effectively to meet customer needs.
deal effectively with customers in a positive and engaging manner.
be flexible, adaptable and work independently using your own initiative, prioritise and manage their own workload effectively.
solve problems where required and possess a 'can-do' attitude.

About the role

As our next Bin Delivery Driver you’ll:

deliver new, replacement and additional bins within residential communities.
remove broken, fly-tipped or contaminated bins where instructed.
carrying out minor repairs (on site) to bins, such as replacing broken lids/wheels.
ensuring that all resources used e.g. vehicles, equipment, machinery and buildings etc. are kept safe, in good order and condition, and are not exposed to the risk of loss, damage or theft.
loading and unloading your vehicle having due regard to risk assessments and safe systems of work.
delivering literature to residents relating to their new bin and associated collection.

The role is integral to our Bin Delivery team and the Waste Management Service to ensure our statutory obligations are met.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Please complete the online application form.

Read our guidancefor further advice on completing your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Naomi Swinden, Business Officer Call 07891 270225 or email Naomi.swinden@leeds.gov.uk

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visaroute before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description

Job purpose Working individually and as part of a team within the Waste Management Service to undertake a range of duties including driving a Luton van (up to 3.5 tonne), delivering bins, replacement of bins and minor repair of bins and to manage old, damaged bin for recycling. To show initiative, commitment and enthusiasm to ensure services provided are responsive and combine effectively to meet customer needs. To contribute to the delivery of a safe, flexible, high quality, efficient and reliable service that meets the needs of residents and helps the department increase household waste recycling rates.

Responsibilities

To carry out delivery of new, replacement and additional bins within residential communities. Bin types include (but may not be limited to) 140 litre, 240 litre, 360 litre, 660 litre and larger 1100 litre communal, hand bins and food bins/kitchen caddies.

Removal of broken, fly-tipped or contaminated bins where instructed.

To carry out minor repairs (on site) to bins, such as replacing broken lids/casters.

To ensure that all resources used e.g. vehicles, equipment, machinery and buildings etc. are kept safe, in good order and condition, and are not exposed to the risk of loss, damage or theft.

To load and unload vehicle having due regard to risk assessments and safe systems of work.

To carry out such other duties in support of services across the Council that reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are consistent with its level of responsibility.

To use technology and communication equipment as necessary to carry out the role efficiently (for example in-cab systems or mobile telephones).

To deliver literature to residents relating to their new bin and associated collection.

To ensure that work, is of high quality, carried out safely and professionally and enhances the reputation of the service and the Council.

To work with other members of the Council’s workforce, including from other services, to combine effectively and work in a way showing initiative and enthusiasm for the job in hand and an understanding of its impact on the quality of life of local residents and visitors alike.

To maintain competency and knowledge for the work of the post by undergoing relevant training and development e.g. on the job or external training courses. Where relevant to achieve and maintain appropriate qualifications e.g. driving licences, certificates of competency etc.

To ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with established health and safety procedures using issued PPE where appropriate and to report defects or safety concerns identified to their supervisors.

To carry out all work with the highest standards of behaviour and conduct thereby reflecting the importance of the role as an ambassador for the City and the Council. In particular, to respond courteously and professionally to requests from members of the public, other Council Officers, Elected Members etc.
To ensure that essential records relating to the work of the post e.g. vehicle check sheets, timesheets, job requests, safety documents etc. are completed fully, promptly and accurately.

Qualifications

Essential requirements Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the following essential requirements.

Possession of licences/qualifications/CPC’s relevant to the work of the post e.g. driving licence up to 3.5 tonnes

Basic numeracy and literacy.

Experience of using powered and mechanical equipment relevant to the work of the post.

Work in an area based team showing initiative and understanding of the impact of the work carried out.

Working alone and with minimal supervision.

Able to quickly learn new tasks and follow instructions/ route sheets.

Able to use hand tools and equipment safely, efficiently and skilfully.

Able to show initiative to tackle new tasks quickly, effectively and with a high standard of workmanship.

Able to guide others effectively to deliver high quality work.

Able to work under pressure and to high standards in terms of time and work quality.

Able to work outdoors for long periods and in all weather conditions/ at unsocial hours with appropriate protective clothing/equipment.

Able to carry out work which requires ongoing considerable physical effort possibly with some heavy lifting.

Able to use IT and communication equipment (such as mobile phones and sat nav/in cab systems) in accordance with Health and Safety guidance and procedures.

Knowledge of and commitment to the delivery of high quality services and the standards expected when dealing with members of the public.

Awareness of the Highway Code.

Knowledge of the kerbside collection services offered and their correct use.

Prepared to undertake Driver CPC.

Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics

Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct
Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Willingness to actively participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up, to date knowledge and skills.
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity of Leeds City Council.
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Desirable requirements Candidates are not required to meet all the following desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.

Possession of a current LGV Class C driving licence
Knowledge of the Leeds geographical area

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