Job Description

Job title: LGV Driver


Contract:Permanent


Salary: B3 GBP25,584 - GBP27,269


Hours:35


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


This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic service that affects every resident within Leeds. With over 148,000 gullies and 48 kilometres of linear drainage to cleanse, the Gully Cleansing Service plays a vital part in keeping the City highways safe and free from surface water ponding.


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


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.

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, which include working nights, and you will on occasions start early 04:00 to meet service needs, enhanced rates of pay may apply, dependant on timing, as outlined in the NJC conditions.


Please note that in addition to the salary quoted, this post also attracts enhancements that recognise the requirement to work alternate weekends and Bank Holidays when they fall on your shift.


If you are interested but would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Baz Ali for an informal discussion. He can be contacted on 0113 3781690.

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 visa

route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least

GBP38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Purpose:

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

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.

Responsibilities for Grade:

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 Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post, and as an employee of the Council. Consider the implications of the Council 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 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

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements.


Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview or Certificate.

Skills

Ability to understand verbal and written instructions and follow daily work patterns Ability to work as part of a team

Knowledge/Qualifications

LGV Licence Class C (equivalent to HGV Class 2) Subject to passing driver assessment Of the importance of dealing with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner

Experience

Of driving HGV vehicles

Behavioural and other job related characteristics

Willingness to undertake further training To wear appropriate clothing as required Willing to abide by the Council Equal Opportunities Policy To carry out all duties having regard to an employees responsibility under the Council Health and Safety Policies

Skills Required:

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 responsibility under the Council Health and Safety Policies. Willing to abide by the Council Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post, and as an employee of the Council.

Knowledge Required:

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 Required:

Experience of driving HGV vehicles Experience of carrying out manual work.

Behavioural & other Characteristics required:

Willingness to undertake further training To wear appropriate clothing as required Willing to abide by the Council Equal Opportunities Policy To carry out all duties having regard to an employees responsibility under the Council Health and Safety Policies Ability to work as part of a team, proactive and commited to the success of the service. 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.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

It is desirable that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates are not required to meet all the Desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates.

Skills Required

Able to work as part of a team Possesion of a full current driving licence

Knowledge Required

Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures Knowledge of Quality Assurance procedures Knowledge of the Local Authority

Experience Required

Experience of working in a similar environment

Behavioural & other Characteristics required

* Need to be prepared to attend training courses as identified by your supervisor and commitment to the success of the department.