Specialist Winter Maintenance Equipment Driver

Oldham Council, Glodwick, Oldham

Specialist Winter Maintenance Equipment Driver

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Oldham Council, Glodwick, Oldham

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 31 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: fe898d89eff2469d8620ac6e0f95c14d

Location ref: Glodwick, Oldham

Full Job Description

  • To undertake an inspection of the vehicle assigned for the duration of the shift, following a checklist, and reporting any faults or issues as appropriate to the Duty Manager.
  • To assist in loading the vehicle with sufficient grit to undertake the assigned route. To drive and safely operate the computer to ensure the grit is appropriately distributed (full training will be provided)
  • Key Requirements:
  • To ensure all provided personal protected equipment (PPE) is worn and used correctly at all times.
  • To ensure your own health and safety, and that of other colleagues and members of the public are safeguarded at all times, and health and safety instructions issued are implemented and adhered to

    We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:
  • A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

    We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:
  • Work with a resident focus
  • Support local leaders
  • Committed to the borough
  • Delivery high performance
  • Take ownership and drive change
  • You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package:
  • 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service
  • The option to purchase additional annual leave.
  • An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
  • Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
  • Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
  • Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
  • Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
  • Staff recognition and celebration events.
  • Peer support groups
  • Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/specialist-winter-maintenance-equipment-driver-127310041