Location
Forrest Street Depot, 18 Forrest Street, Blantyre, G72 0JP

Hours
41.89 hours per week
Monday - Thursday 7.15am - 3.30pm and Friday 7.15am - 3pm

Salary
£33,526 - £33,941 annual salary

About the Role
A position has arisen for a Waste Services Operative (Driver) within Waste Services. You will provide a quality front line refuse collection service within the local community. The role involves undertaking a range of skilled refuse collection and recycling duties, ensuring compliance with the Environmental Protection Act, Council Policies, and Health and Safety legislation. You will be required to hold a current HGV licence and CPC card (Certificate of Professional Competence). Previous experience in refuse collection, recycling, and knowledge of health and safety requirements within cleansing would be advantageous. This role requires operating rear steer refuse collection vehicles and maintaining high standards of customer care and communication as part of South Lanarkshire Council's commitment to the community.

Experience
Previous experience of working in refuse collection and recycling is preferred. Experience driving rear steer refuse collection vehicles is essential. Knowledge of health and safety requirements within cleansing is advantageous.

About you
You should have good customer care skills and effective communication abilities, reflecting the values of South Lanarkshire Council. You must be reliable, motivated, and able to work effectively as part of a team. A commitment to health and safety and compliance with relevant legislation is essential.

Qualifications
A current HGV licence and CPC card (Certificate of Professional Competence) are required. Applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years must provide an Overseas Criminal Records Check translated into English.