**Organisation**
- Southampton City Council**Service Area**
- Environment**Job Location**
- City Depot**Contract Length**
- Permanent**Work Hours**
- Full time - 40.5 hours per week**Salary**
- £27,899 - £30,060**Closing Date**
- 20/11/2024**Job Reference**
- 15282- Job Description and Person SpecificationAre you looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to deliver first class service to the residents of Southampton?
Can you prioritise and deliver varied and conflicting tasks within your daily workload in a fast-paced and high-profile service where no day is the same?
If you answered 'yes' to these questions, then we want to hear from you! Southampton City Council is looking for yard operative delivery drivers to join its growing service.
**About the role**:
There is a mix of daily task management required for this position with a focus on delivering/ collecting waste containers throughout the city daily.
You will also be responsible for:
- Ensuring a first class delivery/collection service of waste containers on a daily basis throughout the City
- Keep accurate records of waste container deliveries, returns and maintenance
- Take delivery of incoming containers, sorting, storage and unloading where necessary.
- Responsibility for backload of containers for refurbishment where appropriate.
- Monitor and record stock level on weekly basis.
- Identify and refurbish/clean/jet wash suitable containers for reissue.
- Always maintain cleanliness and security of the Red Lodge Depot, being mindful of the value of stock on site at any time and risks to others.
- Assist in any aspect of operations undertaken by Waste Operations.
- Report back to Development Officer, with a weekly audit of bins, and forecasting of orders.
- Responsibility to ensure that all returned containers are emptied on a regular basis.
- Demonstrate ability to plan and monitor own workload.
The essential requirements for the post holder are:
- Current category B licence.
**W**hat we can offer you**:
- Full uniform provided
- Employee Assistance Program
- 23 days holiday (basic)
- Occasional overtime
- Cycle2Work scheme
- A generous local government pension scheme.
- Online Benefits - salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts.
- Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and capable individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and progressive team. If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.
**Contact details for informal discussion**:
**A CV on its own will not be considered.**
**Recruitment contact details**:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
**For more information about SCC please visit **Southampton City Council**
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