A fantastic opportunity awaits for an experienced HGV Driver/Loader to join our esteemed street cleansing service and become an integral part of our dedicated team based at our Towcester depot.
Our benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
  
• Cycle to Work scheme.
  
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
  
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
  
• Car Lease scheme
  
• Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
  
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  
• A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
  
• Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
  
• Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.
  
  What will you be doing?
  

  This physically demanding role requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. You'll operate large and small mechanical sweeping machines, conduct street sweeping, litter picking, and empty litter bins.
  
  

  Responsibilities also include driving and managing your vehicle and crew, performing routine vehicle maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Flexibility is key, as you may occasionally work overtime during weekdays and weekends.
  About you
  

  West Northamptonshire Council is committed to delivering high standards of customer service in our Waste and Recycling collections team. As such, we are looking for candidates who:
  
  

  • Possess excellent communication skills and are customer-focused, ensuring positive interactions with the public.
    
  • Have a mature attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
    
  • Are physically fit and prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
    
  • Work well within a team, demonstrating strong teamwork skills and a flexible approach to varying tasks.
    
  • Are reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of our district.
    
  • Hold a valid Digital Tacho card and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.
    
    If you are dedicated, adaptable, and enthusiastic about making a difference in our community, we would love to hear from you.
    About us
    At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
    
    Our vision is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
    
    Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council
    
    We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner
    
    The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.
    
    

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