Rochdale Council's Environmental Management team are looking for a Bin Delivery Driver. This role is crucial in providing a professional, efficient, and customer-focused service by delivering and collecting a range of waste and recycling containers to residential properties across the Rochdale Borough.
Day-to-day of the role:
Deliver and collect various sizes of refuse and recycling containers to residential properties, including 140 litre, 240 litre, 360 litre bins, and 1100 litre Euro bins.
Load and unload bins safely using a 3.5 tonne Luton van fitted with a tail lift.
Use a tablet-based system to accurately log deliveries, collections, and any issues encountered.
Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects in line with fleet procedures.
Liaise professionally with residents and council staff, providing clear information where required.
Follow all health and safety procedures, including manual handling, tail lift operation, and lone working protocols.
Plan routes effectively to ensure timely completion of daily workloads across the borough.
Maintain cleanliness, security, and safe operation of the vehicle and equipment.
Support other Environmental Management services when required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Full UK driving licence.
Experience driving a 3.5 tonne vehicle or similar commercial vehicle.
Good timekeeping and attendance.
Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
Ability to safely handle and manoeuvre various sizes of waste containers.
Confident using tablet or mobile technology for recording work activities.
Polite, positive, and professional attitude when dealing with the public and colleagues.
Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks.
Desirable Requirements:
Good knowledge of the Rochdale Borough, including Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale, and the Pennines.
Experience working within a local authority or Environmental Management service.
Previous customer-facing or delivery experience.
Benefits:
To apply for the Bin Delivery Driver position, please send your cv to simon.butler@reed.com