HGV Driver (Waste Services)
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Position Overview & Specifications
(Waste Services)
£24,496 pa plus allowance
You will be responsible for driving any vehicle within the Council’s Waste Service and will act as an ambassador of South Tyneside Council taking a positive approach to customer care and promoting equality and diversity. This post holds a specific requirement for driving HGV vehicles. You will work as part of a team and be prepared to work flexibly when necessary.
You will be expected to undertake the following duties:
- Drive and operate any vehicle and attached hoists/hi-abs as allocated in support of Waste and Environmental activities.
- Take responsibility for the vehicle and any attached crew including responsibility for the health and safety of colleagues and the public. This may include taking a senior role with operatives attached to a vehicle.
- Drive refuse collection vehicles for the purposes of domestic, commercial, clinical, bulky, abandoned and farm waste.
- Assist Waste and Environmental Operatives in their tasks and duties.
- Complete all relevant paperwork associated with the post including accident reports, fuel records, health and safety issues, vehicle checks etc. To report issues/problems regarding scheduled work e.g. Assisted Pull-Outs, delays etc.
- Undertake appropriate daily vehicle checks ensuring any defects are reported.
- Report issues/problems regarding scheduled work e.g. Assisted Pull-Outs, delays etc.
- Undertake minor routine maintenance of vehicle as required.
- Assist in the completion of scheduled work by altering routes and working with other teams as needed.
- Ensure compliance with generic and dynamic risk assessments for you and work colleagues.
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
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Closing date: Noon, Thursday 1 June 2023.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Driver (Waste Services) roles across South Tyneside Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,496 - £24,496 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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