Reference: 305858
No. of Vacancies: 1
Location: Endeavour House, Stockport, SK6 2SN
Salary: £28,598 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Monday - Friday (06:30 - 14:24) - Plus a requirement to work up to 4x weeks on nights as required.
Contract Type: Permanent
At Totally Local Company an opportunity has arisen for a Gully Driver who possess' a professional demeanour, sound judgement and integrity to join our Streetcare team.
Key Responsibilities
General
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You'll carry out the programmed emptying and cleaning of highway gullies.
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You'll carry out the clearance and jetting of blocked gullies and drains on the highway and for private and commercial organisations when instructed by management. This may include the use of various equipment and tools to clear blocked gullies
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You'll operate any in cab technology in relation to reporting data on gulley operations
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You'll receive work instructions from either the Streetcare Supervisor and or Assistant Group Manager
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You'll identify and understand the task to be undertaken
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You'll carry out the task, in a safe and effective manner, with regard to Health & Safety and other relevant legislation.
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You'll use all equipment and machinery effectively, efficiently and in accordance with safe working practices. Including driving and operation of company or hired vehicles and plant, including LGVs, tippers, large and small mechanical sweepers, ride on mowers, tractors, small mechanical diggers, platform vehicles, chipping machines etc and be responsible for daily vehicle checks and adjustments, brush maintenance, routine cleaning and defect reporting.
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You'll use all materials in accordance with safe working practices, including manual handling and the COSHH regulations.
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You'll keep all materials, plant, equipment and vehicles secure from theft and damage.
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You'll complete the works required within the given timescales.
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You'll report any faults with plant, equipment or machinery to the Streetcare supervisor/Assistant Manager.
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You'll fully participate in operational staff training and development programmes.
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You'll maintain good working relationships with the general public and deal with any minor queries or complaints, and to relay any significant customer issues to the Assistant Group manager, for further action.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
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Possess a full HGV driving licence (up to 32 Tonnes)
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Chapter 8
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Possess a recognised Water Jetting Association qualification.
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Hold valid Drivers Qualification Card DQC
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Experience of driving HGV in residential areas.
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Able to work as part of a team.
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Undertaking deliveries/ or providing services to residents.
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Working effectively to targets and timescales.
Benefits
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25 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays.
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Lifestyle Benefits - we provide access to huge discounts on a variety of retailers and services, through our lifestyle benefits website.
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Cycle to Work Scheme - enabling you to get the bike of your choice (between £100 and £1000), with Tax and NI savings of up to 32%.
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NEST Pension Scheme - 6.5% employer contribution if eligible.
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Life Assurance - three times your basic salary
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Keen to progress? - we're committed to providing you with Continuous Professional Development.
