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Light Plant Driver (Fly Tipping Removal)
Cardiff
Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm (37 hours per week)
12.00ph
3 month contract
Job Overview:
Service Care Solutions are seeking a dedicated and responsible Light Plant Driver to work in Cardiff. This role involves operating a light plant vehicle to remove fly-tipped waste, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and supporting enforcement activities. If you have a passion for maintaining a clean and safe environment, enjoy working outdoors, and have experience in vehicle operation, we encourage you to apply.
Light Plant Driver Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a light plant vehicle in accordance with legislation and Tachograph requirements.
- Ensure safe distribution and loading of vehicles to comply with weight/load limits.
- Maintain vehicles and equipment in line with the clients policies and procedures, including completing driver return forms.
- Respond to fly-tipping reports and remove waste using approved methods and systems.
- Take accurate notes and records of fly-tipped items for waste data flow compliance.
- Assist waste enforcement officers by gathering and recording evidence to support enforcement actions.
- Submit digital notes and photographic evidence for documentation and investigation.
- Participate in alternative duties such as snow clearance and highway gritting when required.
Light Plant Driver Essential Skills & Experience:
- Full, valid driving licence (C1 Licence/CPC preferred but not essential).
- Ability to read instructions, complete forms, and take accurate notes.
- Experience dealing with members of the public in a busy service environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and across different city areas.
- Ability to carry out manual handling tasks, including lifting and removing fly-tipped waste.
- Commitment to upholding health and safety standards.
Light Plant Driver Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Experience working with public service bodies such as emergency services or council departments.
- Experience working within a quality management framework.
- Willingness to work towards an NVQ qualification.
Special Conditions:
- Some afternoon, weekend, and public holiday work may be required.
- Uniform will be provided and must be worn during working hours.
- Post holder will receive training as a lorry loader for crane vehicle operations.
Referral Bonus
If this Temporary Light Plant Driver role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a 250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Light Plant Driver role, please send your CV mickey . stepans @ service care . org . uk or call me on (phone number removed) discuss the vacancy in more detail. Also, if this Light Plant Driver role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all housing-related vacancies across the region.
