Refuse Driver - Person Specification

Job title: Refuse Driver

Post reference: NBH0224P

Grade:  3

Key requirements;

Priority 1 – Could not do the job without this

Priority 2 – Could not do the job without this, but provided have Priority 1 criteria, this could be developed in the job over an acceptable period

Priority 3 – Would enhance performance in the job, but is not essential

Qualifications  

  • Class C LGV Driving Licence (Priority 1)
  • Driver CPC Qualification (Priority 1)

Knowledge

  • Understand health and safety in a waste management environment (Priority 2)
  • Understand waste minimisation and recycling (Priority 3)

Experience

  • Previous experience of trade waste collections and the use of bulk containers (Priority 3)

Skills

  • The ability to support, instruct and direct team colleagues (Priority 2)
  • Be able to work and deliver services to deadlines (Priority 1)
  • The ability to work in team environment (Priority 1)
  • The ability to be flexible and work across the various activities undertaken by Environment Services (Priority 1)
  • The ability to lift and carry heavy weights on a frequent and repetitive basis and walk considerable distances (Priority 1)
  • Be able to deal with customers/residents in a polite and friendly manner (Priority 1)
  • Be able to understand instructions, policies and procedures (Priority 1)

 

 


Last Updated on Friday, May 16, 2025