JOB SWITCH LTD
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Vehicle Shunting and Yard Operations
- Safely shunt and manoeuvre waste collection vehicles, trailers, and associated plant within the depot and waste transfer station.
- Position vehicles correctly for loading, unloading, washing, and maintenance activities.
- Conduct routine vehicle safety checks and report defects in accordance with Council fleet procedures.
- Maintain safe traffic flow within the site, always ensuring segregation of pedestrians and vehicles.
Weighbridge Operations
- Operate the site weighbridge system for all inbound and outbound vehicles.
- Accurately record vehicle weights, waste types, origins, and destinations in line with Duty of Care and regulatory requirements.
- Issue weighbridge tickets and maintain accurate electronic and manual records.
- Consult with drivers, supervisors, and managers to resolve discrepancies or operational issues.
Waste Transfer Station Operations
- Direct vehicles to designated tipping and loading areas in accordance with site rules.
- Monitor waste loads to ensure correct segregation and identify non-compliant or prohibited waste.
- Assist with the loading of bulk haulage vehicles, containers, or transfer trailers as required.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness across the site.
Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
- Work in accordance with all relevant health and safety legislation, risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
- Comply with environmental permit conditions and Council environmental policies.
- Wear and promote the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Report accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards, or unsafe practices in line with Council procedures.
- Support site emergency arrangements, including fire prevention, spill response, and evacuation procedures.
General Duties
- Assist with routine site inspections and basic maintenance tasks as required.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and members of the public where appropriate.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, as required by the service.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Experience
- Experience of working in a waste management, depot, or similar operational environment.
- Experience of vehicle manoeuvring or shunting within a controlled yard environment.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements in high-risk operational environments.
- Ability to follow procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
- Basic IT skills, including data entry and use of weighbridge or similar systems.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- HGV driving licence (Category C or C+E).
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