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Are you tired of being away from home for days on end? Or perhaps working alone? Are you ready to work for an organisation that encourages good work life balance?
We currently have an opportunity for C1(7.5T) Drivers to join our friendly collection team. Previous experience of working in the waste industry and good local knowledge will be an advantage.
Are you tired of being away from home for days on end? Or perhaps working alone? Are you ready to work for an organisation that encourages good work life balance?
We currently have an opportunity for C1(7.5T) Drivers to join our friendly collection team. Previous experience of working in the waste industry and good local knowledge will be an advantage.
If you are looking for a driving role with variety, Monday to Friday daytime hours, 7.5 hour shifts, driving local routes, are physically fit and like working outdoors then this would be a great fit for you. We are looking for Drivers that have good understanding of Health and Safety. You must hold a minimum Category C1 (7.5T ) driving licence have a current digital tachograph card and evidence of a completed Drivers CPC qualification is essential.
Generous holiday entitlement - 27 days holiday each year plus some bank holidays - rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
Double time of basic pay for any bank holiday working
Local Government Pension scheme including immediate life cover
Employee Wellbeing service
Free health checks
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
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At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:
At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.
We:
provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
work in partnership to make a real difference
value every role and the impact it has on our communities
support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You will:
be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
have access to a range of benefits and support
receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.
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Unitary authority providing local government services in Dorset, UK.
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