Assistant Chargehand / Driver

Job title: Assistant Chargehand / Driver

Salary: B2 £25,989 - £26,403

Hours: 35pw over 4x3 shift

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Location: Various

As an Assistant Chargehand you'll thrive on helping keep our streets clean and tidy.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions .

About you

As an Assistant Chargehand / Driver, you will bring to the role:

• Driving Licence up to 7.5t (C1)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work outdoors for long periods and in all weather conditions/ at unsocial hours with appropriate protective clothing/equipment.
• Able to undertake basic supervision of a small group of operational staff as required/directed.
• Able to use basic hand tools and equipment safely, efficiently and skilfully.

About the role

The Assistant Charge-hand / Driver role at Leeds City Council is a hands-on, community-focused position within the Environmental Action Locality Teams. It involves working as part of a multi-skilled crew to deliver a wide range of environmental services aimed at improving the cleanliness and appearance of neighbourhoods. Key responsibilities include litter removal, fly-tip clearance, basic gardening, graffiti removal, and operating fleet vehicles such as path sweepers.

The role also includes supervisory duties, supporting the Charge-hand in coordinating teams and resources, and occasionally deputising in their absence. A strong emphasis is placed on engaging with residents and businesses to promote responsible waste disposal and environmental stewardship. The postholder must be physically fit, able to work outdoors in all conditions, and committed to maintaining high standards of service and conduct.

This position is vital in enhancing the quality of life for Leeds residents, contributing to safer, cleaner, and more attractive communities. It requires flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with opportunities for career progression within the Council.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Please complete the online application form.

Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Stuart Brown, Area Manager by email [email protected]

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job description

Job Purpose

To work as part of a multi-skilled local operational team providing a range of environmental services to local communities. To show initiative, commitment and enthusiasm to ensure the services provided make a difference by supporting and working with residents and local businesses to keep their neighbourhood clean and improving behaviours in relation to disposing of their waste responsibly. As part of that team to drive and take responsibility for the daily upkeep and safe working of fleet vehicles as required (for example a Pathsweeper), including the transportation of staff. The post-holder will also be required to supervise onsite operational staff as required by the charge-hand and/or Team Leader.

D uties/Responsibilities

To carry out a range of physical tasks to improve the environmental condition and appearance of neighbourhoods on any land as directed, including:-

CLEANING

• Lift and remove all detritus from all land as directed that can be achieved by hand brushing/sweeping and manual sweeping equipment. To include offensive detritus such as faeces, vomit, blood and dead animals.
• Empty/re-bag and effectively clean litter bins and liners and to effectively dispose of/or collect full white litter bags/liners
• Weed removal using manual and mechanical means such that weed re-growth is prevented.
• Effectively clean up and wash pavements and other paved areas using equipment provided including street furniture
• Fit litter bins using both electrical tools and manual tools as required.
• Effectively clean public conveniences as required.
• Clear waste material from gardens, binyards and other land as directed

FLY TIP AND HOUSEHOLD BULKY ITEM REMOVAL

• Remove fly-tipped and bulky item material as directed for example including loose materials, animal carcases, large items, gas bottles etc and safely load these onto the collection vehicle where required.
• Report hazardous material fly-tipped on the highway or other land e.g. asbestos, chemicals etc

COUNCIL HOUSING - GARDENS & COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT WORKS

• Record and report environmental issues as required.
• Carry out basic clearing and gardening as required

SEASONAL

• Manually remove snow, ice, fallen leaves, twigs and small branches from paths/pavements and all other land as required
• Assist with gritting of paths/pavements and all other land as required.
• Actively supporting the Environmental Action Charge-hand to supervise and co-ordinate zonal teams and where required deputise and cover for the Charge-hand. For example, this may include the supervision of a small number of operational staff working together on a coordinated clean up.
• To carry out a range of basic investigative, customer contact and community based tasks that support actions to encourage behavioural change within communities to the management of waste; and to help monitor the effectiveness of our service, including:-
• Play an effective role in a local team of staff that provide a responsive service to the local community which both engages with and works alongside residents, businesses and local groups to maintain clean environments.
• Communicate effectively with the public and local representatives in the area worked.
• Assist in the undertaking of basic street/environmental audits as required
• Deliver ...