LGV Driver 35h - REQ000596

Job title: LGV Driver 35h

Salary: B3 £25,584 - £27,269 pro rata

Hours: Average of 35 hours a week over the 2-week cycle

Contract: Full time/Permanent

Location: Highways Potterfield Depot (official location) (Team based at Kirkstall HWRC)

Internal vacancy. Applications will only be considered from existing Leeds City Council employees.

As a LGV Driver 35h you’ll thrive on this is exciting opportunity to become a driver within a dynamic service that affects every resident within Leeds. With over 149,000 gullies and 48 kilometres of linear drainage to cleanse, the Gully Cleansing Service plays a vital part in keeping the City’s highways safe and free from surface water ponding.

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 LGV Driver 35h, you will bring to the role:

LGV Licence Class C (equivalent to HGV Class 2)
Knowledge of Health and safety legislation, Safe working practises, Ability to undertake dynamic risk assessments.
Knowledge of the importance of dealing with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner.
Knowledge of the importance of reporting any incomplete work or difficulties and identifying and reporting vehicle defects.
Awareness of the current Highway Code

About the role

The Gully Cleansing Team is excited to offer a 35 hour LGV Driver vacancy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and passionate individual to become a driver, who demonstrates a commitment to service delivery. The successful candidate MUST have a Cat C licence with a valid CPC and will enjoy working as part of an award winning team whatever the weather!

Be prepared to be flexible and adaptable to change; respond to emergency requests outside normal hours. Willing to be trained and be available to undertake such as gritting duties.

The Council values and behaviours are key to how we improve what we do. You will need to be open and honest, have a great work ethic, be flexible in your approach to work and committed to helping promote positive change in the workplace.

The shift is a 4 x 3 working pattern as below:
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

The average working week is 35 hours. The start time is 06:00 and the finish time is 16:30.

If you are interested but would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Baz Ali.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

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 upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words

Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Baz Ali, Gully Cleansing Supervisor. Call 07891273795 or email shabaj.ali@leeds.gov.uk.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - 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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job Description

Job Purpose To be responsible for providing a safe, efficient and reliable gulley cleansing service which meets the needs of the citizens of Leeds

Responsibilities

Drive safely and be responsible for any allocated vehicle.

Be responsible for providing a safe, efficient, and reliable service, which includes following any instructions by your Supervisor / Manager.

Ensure you abide by and work within the values and behaviours expected by the Service and the Council. Be courteous to colleagues and members of the public at all times.

Duties will include vehicle checks, required routine maintenance (for example oil and water checks) and cleaning of the cab. You must report any vehicle defects noticed throughout the course of the day.

Be responsible for the safe use of the vehicle, oversight of the operational work and safety of self and any attendants.

Report any issues to management, using technologies.

Be responsible for the correct use of any technology used for recording purposes, including in-cab units and mobile phones, following related procedures.

Complete training as expected.

Input data in the accepted manner and ensure any issues with technology are reported as soon as possible.

Ensure delivery of a customer focused Service. Answer queries from the public in a polite manner, using customer care principles.

Work in partnership with internal and external partners. Including the back office team, development and contact centre to ensure a high quality service is delivered. Respond in a positive way to queries from Management/other partners.

At all times drive safely following the Highway Code and ensure that all relevant Health and Safety regulations are observed and complied with.

Attend training courses as necessary and demonstrate a commitment to keeping up to date with skills and knowledge through self-development.

Wear protective clothing, boots, gloves, high visibility jackets etc as required by Health and Safety procedures of the Service.

Ensure that requests for new equipment are done where essential and in a timely manner.

To assist your Gully Tank Attendant where required with the cleansing and emptying of gullies in accordance with the work programme and procedures.

To assist your Gully Tank Attendant when using the jetting mechanism to clear obstructions when necessary.

Ensure at all times that Health and Safety regulations are observed and complied with.

All work is to be completed in accordance with the appropriate Risk Assessment and Safe Working Procedure.

Use and work with any in-cab technology regarding the daily work.

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 contact with and requests from our customers.

Report suggestions for improvements to your Supervisor/Manager to help improve the delivery of a more efficient and quality service. Adopt a One Council approach.

Work with colleagues as part of a Team for Leeds.

Be prepared to respond to emergency requests outside normal hours.

Be available for overtime and comply with the overtime protocol.

Follow disposal point rules when tipping off or discharging the vehicle - this includes going to the allocated sites for tipping off or alternatives as directed.

Willing to abide by the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post, and as an employee of the Council.

Consider the implications of the Council’s Green Strategy Objectives in carrying out the duties of the post as an employee of the Council.

Willing to take personal responsibility under and abide by the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.

Be prepared to be flexible and adaptable to change. For example be willing to be trained and available to undertake such as gritting duties when service shut down, e.g. snow days.

As trained, be able to drive a variety of vehicles in order to assist other services with driving duties as and when required.

To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade, as required

It should be noted that this job description is subject to occasional changes to incorporate other commensurate duties and responsibilities in response to organisational change/review and to assist flexibility.

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post as specified by the Manager.

Qualifications None

Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to follow programmes of work and route sheets.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to identify and report vehicle defects
Ability to use mobile phones and other in-cab technology
Ability to learn new information and instructions
Ability to communicate effectively in a polite and courteous manner at all times with both other employees and members of the public
Willing to work unsocial hours at short notice.
Willing to undergo further training.
To wear appropriate clothing as required.
To carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the Council’s Health and Safety Policies.
Willing to abide by the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post, and as an employee of the Council.
LGV Licence Class C (equivalent to HGV Class 2)
Subject to passing driver assessment
Awareness of the current Highway Code
Knowledge of Health and safety legislation, Safe working practises, Ability to undertake dynamic risk assessments.
Knowledge of the importance of reporting any incomplete work or difficulties and identifying and reporting vehicle defects.
Knowledge of the importance of dealing with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner.
Experience of driving HGV vehicles
Experience of carrying out manual work.
Ability to work proactively and committed to the success of the service.
Willingness to work in shift patterns - the service operates over 7 days a week on a repeating shift basis (4 by 3) as follows
- Week 1 Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun
- Week 2 Wed, Thurs, Fri
A 10 hour day is worked commencing at 06.00 hrs and finishing at 16.30 hrs giving an average of 35 hours a week over the 2 week cycle. All Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays (with the exception of Christmas day, Boxing day and New Years day) are regarded as normal working days and the salary quoted reflects this requirement with no further enhancements.
You will be expected to be available to cover emergency call out, for which additional payment will be made.
You will also be expected to be available for planned work in traffic sensitive locations, at times outside the normal shift pattern, enhanced rates of pay may apply, dependant on timing, as outlined in the NJC conditions.
During your employment with the Council your terms and conditions of employment will be in accordance with collective agreements negotiated from time to time by the National Joint Council (NJC) for Local Government Services, as set out in the Scheme of Conditions of Service as supplemented by local collective agreements reached with trade unions recognised by the Council and by the rules of the Council.

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 equality and diversity policies.
Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies 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 It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.

Possession of a clean LGV Licence Class 2 (equivalent to HGV Class 2)
Knowledge of the Local Authority
Experience of working in a similar environment

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