Waste and Cleansing Driver

We are recruiting for 12 Waste and Cleansing Driver posts to join our dedicated Blitz Team within Nottingham City Council's Waste and Cleansing service. The Blitz Team operates on a Monday to Friday, 14:00 to 22:00 shift pattern, providing a rapid response to environmental issues across Nottingham. The successful candidates will be responsible for removing fly-tipping from council-owned land, undertaking a range of street cleansing activities, and supporting other frontline environmental services as required. This is a physically demanding, customer-focused role that plays a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors. The role requires flexibility to support operational priorities, including street cleansing, environmental improvement work, and assisting other Council services when required. The position is ideal for individuals who take pride in improving local neighbourhoods and delivering high-quality public services.

• A full UK driving licence for vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight (C1 entitlement to drive up to 7.5 tonnes is desirable).
• Experience of working in waste management, street cleansing, environmental services, grounds maintenance, highways, logistics, or a similar frontline operational environment.
• Experience of driving work vehicles safely and carrying out daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements, safe working practices, manual handling techniques, and the importance of maintaining a safe working environment.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative to prioritise tasks and respond to changing operational demands.
• Good communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with residents, businesses and colleagues, including handling difficult situations calmly and respectfully.
• The ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions, including lifting, carrying, walking and operating equipment for prolonged periods.
• Experience of using handheld devices, mobile technology or digital systems to record work activities and report issues.
• A flexible and positive approach to work, with a willingness to support a variety of environmental and cleansing services to meet operational priorities.
• A commitment to Nottingham City Council's values, including equality, diversity and inclusion, customer focus, teamwork and continuous improvement.
  
  Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council ., Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working - to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.