SLA12885 - Waste Services Operative (LGV Driver / Plant Operator) - SLA12885

You will have the ability to undertake 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 LGV licence and CPC card (Certificate of Professional Competence).

Previous experience of working in refuse collection, recycling and knowledge of health and safety requirements within cleansing would be advantageous.

Requirements

Delivering a FairerFuture - Under the Council's positive action programme, applications for this post are particularly encouraged from female applicants., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview where their previous employer was the armed forces and who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme


• Up to 33 days annual leave


• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)


• Occupational sick pay


• Family friendly policies - flexible working including consideration of a condensed working weeks e.g 4 day working week, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.


• Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema.


• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)