SALARY: £35,031.49 per annum + £118.03 per week winter standby pay
HOURS: 39 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 06:00 - 14:30, Friday 06:00 - 13:30
LOCATION: Days Road, Bristol
About Bristol Waste Company
At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city's sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.
The Role
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Operating a range of vehicles, including 7.5t box vans, cage vehicles, 652 sweepers, HIAB vehicles, and winter maintenance gritting lorries across Bristol.
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Carrying out daily vehicle checks to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate, reporting all defects in line with Bristol Waste Company (BWC) policies and procedures and ensure the condition of the vehicle is cleaned and maintained both inside and out.
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Collect and remove Fly Tipped waste from adopted highways across Bristol.
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Tipping of vehicle at designated and approved refuse facility and loading and unloading waste materials in accordance with Bristol Waste Company's policy, procedures, training and legal requirements, complying with all health and safety requirements.
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To ensure all company Health and Safety requirements are adhered to, including to ensure that safe lifting and working practices are observed and appropriate personal protective clothing is always worn.
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Use mobile IT equipment and to complete daily paperwork as appropriate.
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Undertake any training/ instruction required to carry out these duties and or deemed necessary to fulfil the role.
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Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the collection vehicle and equipment.
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To remain in contact with the line manager and office staff and be responsive to operational needs.
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To work flexibly to provide cover as operationally required, across the services including Commercial, Street Cleansing, Garden Waste, Refuse and Recycling and across all Bristol Waste locations, including Hartcliffe, Avonmouth and Albert Road Depots and to carry out all other tasks deemed reasonable.
Essential Requirements
- Must have a full clean Category C UK driving licence and be CPC qualified.
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Strong practical skills in manual handling, lifting, and safe operation of equipment. Proven experience in manual handling and working in physically demanding environments.
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Ability to use mobile IT devices to record work, follow instructions, and complete daily documentation.
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Effective communication skills, enabling clear updates to supervisors and teamwork with colleagues.
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Good situational awareness and safety focus, ensuring safe working practices in public spaces and roadside environments.
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Ability to work independently and manage workload, even in changing operational conditions.
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Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, including PPE, manual handling, and safe working procedures.
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Understanding of waste handling and disposal processes, including segregation and legal compliance.
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Familiarity with local geography, particularly Bristol's streets, depots, and disposal facilities.
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Basic understanding of vehicle cleanliness and equipment care requirements.
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Take part in the on-call rota during winter maintenance season (October - March).
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The ability to gain winter maintenance qualifications.
Our Benefits
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We will put you through your winter maintenance qualification, HIAB qualification, large mechanical sweeper training and small mechanical sweeper training.
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25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
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5% employer pension contribution.
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Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
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Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme.
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£200 employee referral bonus.
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Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes.
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Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers.
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Employee recognition awards and long service awards.
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Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax-efficient vehicle leasing.
Everyone Belongs
We're proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.
How to Apply
Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact:
Talent Acquisition Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0117 440 6676
