Telehandler Driver
Location: Sandwell, B69 2BP
Permanent – 37 hours per week, Mon – Thursday 7:30 – 3:30 and Friday 7:30 – 3:00
Salary: £26,544.98
Serco provides a complete waste and recycling service on behalf of local authorities. We are experts in designing, implementing,
and managing waste and recycling services. Our waste and recycling services enable local authorities to deliver reliable waste
management services for a growing population while driving ongoing cost efficiencies.
Working closely with local authorities and residents and we strive to minimise waste and maximise participation in recycling.
We currently have a vacancy for a Telehandler Driver to join our friendly team in Sandwell.
This role will see you assist with the unloading and sorting of materials, take control of traffic situations to ensure safe working, assist with traffic direction and efficient movement of vehicles on site, assist with fly tips, stores and deliveries, take responsibility for the daily inspection and reporting procedure of all plant vehicles prior to and on completion of use and maintain all appropriate paperwork relevant to the jobs (such as delivery notes, site diary, etc).
In addition to this, you will assit in segregating waste to ensure maximum recycling, direct users to use facilities in a safe way, inform users of the 'rules' of the transfer station, work as part of the team to assist with security duties and depot management duties where necessary, report regularly to line managers on progress of works and any matters that arise that affect the service delivery, attend team briefings, put forward suggestions and ideas for improvements to the service, contribute to the cleanliness of the transfer station, and most importantly, maintain excellent customer and client relations, especially when dealing with members of the public.
About you
First and foremost, you’ll need to be an experienced Telehandler Driver with a valid licence, or be willing to gain this licence within the first 3 months of your employment, and hold a full UK driving licence.
Basic IT skills are essential to the role, as well as the willingness to work as part of the team and undertake additional duties wherever necessary.
Experience of working on a transfer station is not essential, but would be an advantage.
This role would suit someone who is keen to develop their skills and take on additional training opportunities.
Why Serco
Meaningful and vital work: Working within Environmental Services at Serco means that you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that the communities we serve receive reliable waste management services.
A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support our Environmental Services and we’re big on equality and diversity in the workplace as well as internal progression. So whether you specialise your skills, undertake additional training or progress into senior management you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.
Great people: Our staff are dedicated to providing the best possible service for our customers and we welcome those who take similar pride in their work.
What we offer
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and
- discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- The chance to make a positive difference to our commercial customers
- Interesting, varied and enjoyable work
- A company that recognises your contribution
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
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Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.
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