Crew Chargehand

Job title: Crew Chargehand (driver)

Salary: C1 - £27,711- £30,060 (including enhancements £33,006 to £35,804)

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Newmarket House

About the role:

It's never been more important and rewarding to work in the world of waste and recycling! Leeds City Council is proud of our refuse collection staff who deliver this crucial service to every household in the city every week. Each week we typically empty in the region of half a million bins! Only one other council in the whole of the UK collects from more households than us - and no other council collects more garden waste. We achieve this through a dedicated team of front line staff who work in all conditions, mainly to empty the city's black, green and brown bins. Our ambition is to become the best refuse service in the UK - playing our part to support residents, our customers, in the responsible management of their waste. We currently have a number of Crew Chargehand vacancies in the operational part of our service.

There is usually a Crew Chargehand (driver) and two Loaders on each crew, who work together to empty bins across collection routes. Your main role is to ensure all the bins that are presented for collection are safely emptied into the back of the wagon and then taken and placed neatly and safely back, and that any missed bins are recorded on the in cab units.

You will either be assigned to a crew that works a particular patch or be part of a "pool" to provide cover as and where required. Either way you need to be prepared to work in any part of Leeds, reporting for work at Newmarket House for a 6:30am start. You will work the equivalent of a 37 hour week over the following shift cycle: Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Week 3 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

About you (some key responsibilities):

As a Chargehand you will bring to the role:

• You will hold a minimum of a LGV Class C licence and an up to date Driver CPC card (DCPD). You will be an experienced LGV Class 2 driver with a demonstratable driving history. If you do not hold this category of license and CPC please do not apply.
• An ability to supervise, support and coordinate a team of staff including the day to day allocation of tasks and ensuring all work is being carried out in a safe and effective manner
• An ability to keep accurate records using in cab technology (training is provided) and written records of missed collections and the specific addresses /streets and the reasons why, damaged bins etc
• Able to provide support to the Team Leaders in dealing with any collection issues for example identifying and suggesting solutions to regular access issues, how to increase recycling rates, dealing with problems caused by side waste/overflowing bins etc and to help respond to customer complaints
• Committed to promoting and displaying positive behaviours, and an understanding of why equality diversity and inclusion is so important.

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

We've built an inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcomed, feels valued and can truly be their authentic self at work. We want our people to be the best they can be, no matter who they are and where they come from. It is important we have a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We have made significant improvements within our management/supervisory posts, however our operational part remains largely unrepresentative. We are therefore particularly keen to receive applications from women and ethnically diverse groups.

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 .

How to apply:

We are holding 3 open days at the below locations. If you attend one of the open days, you can learn more about the role and ask any questions, meet some of the team including staff who are currently in those roles, and apply in person. We can provide support with completing your application at the open days. If you require any adaptations to enable you to attend the open days please contact ( ben.scholes@leeds.gov.uk ) and we will try our best to assist.

Alternatively you can apply now via the apply for this job button and completing the online application form. We may close online applications early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

Tuesday 25 ^th March - Seacroft Community Hub, 3 Seacroft Avenue, LS14 6JD - 10:00 to 13:30.

Wednesday 26 ^th March - The Reginald Centre, 263 Chapeltown Road, LS7 3EX - 10:00 to 14:00.

Thursday 27 ^th March - Newmarket House, Newmarket Approach, LS9 0RJ - 10:00 - 14:00.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 31 ^st March at Newmarket House, Newmarket Approach, LS9 0RJ.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

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, candidates must consider their own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. For more information visit Skilled Worker visa on the government website. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job description

Job purpose

To be responsible for the safe and responsible driving and operation of a household waste collection/refuse wagon so that the crew assigned to that vehicle for the day are able to deliver the required service for customers. To provide a lead role in the crew; supporting the Team Leader by supervising the crew's daily operations and ensuring any issues that arise during the day are effectively dealt with, so residents of Leeds receive an excellent and reliable, publicly delivered, household waste collection service ...