The Waste & Recycling Operative – HGV Driver plays a vital role within the Waste and Highways Operations team at the Parish of St Saviour. As the senior member of the crew,
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The Waste & Recycling Operative – HGV Driver plays a vital role within the Waste and Highways Operations team at the Parish of St Saviour. As the senior member of the crew, the post holder is responsible for the safe and efficient collection of household and commercial waste and recycling, ensuring that all materials are handled, transported, and disposed of in full compliance with environmental legislation, health and safety standards, and Parish policies.
You will work closely with the Waste Supervisor/Manager and operational teams, including HGV Drivers and crew members, to ensure all activities comply with legislation and Parish policies. You will promote good practice in the planning and delivery of works, supporting efficient service delivery while maintaining consistently high health and safety standards. The role has a clear responsibility for upholding safe working practices at all times, demonstrating a strong commitment to your own wellbeing and that of colleagues, and the public.
Working Conditions
This role will be largely based offsite. The nature of this role may require attendance at meetings and events outside of normal working hours.
Reporting Lines
This role reports directly to the Highways and Waste Management Team. Org Chart, highlighting this role, the manager and reporting lines. Job Context The postholder's main role is to drive and collect waste from house to house in St Saviour. The postholder is also expected to actively engage with, participate in and comply with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to the role, as amended from time to time.
Key Challenges
The postholder is expected to follow policies and procedures, together with relevant requirements of the Parish and Government of Jersey;
Keep up to date with current legislation and Parish policies;
Communicate clearly with colleagues and Parishioners;
Communicate any issues that may arise to the Roads Supervisor and Infrastructure Manager;
Be able to work unsupervised or as part of a team;
Ensure that services are delivered to a high standard;
A good level of health and fitness is essential, as this post will require the postholder to repeatedly lift up to 25kg, walk long distances (between 8-9km daily) and work in all weather conditions.
