Neighbourhood Services Driver - ERN06435

We have an exciting permanent opportunity to join our fast-paced Neighbourhood Services Team.

Please note fitness to drive is an essential requirement of the role and if you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to take a form to your GP to verify your fitness to drive group 2 (category C/D) vehicles. You will be liable to pay any fees charged by your GP for completing the form.

As an integral member of the Neighbourhood Services Team, you will be responsible for delivering front-line services to the residents of East Renfrewshire in the areas of Cleansing, Street Cleaning, Bulk Uplift, Transport, Parks, Roads and Winter Gritting.

You will be responsible for undertaking the safe operation and driving duties in support of Neighbourhood Services functions including Refuse Vehicles, Tractors, Tractor Mounted Equipment, Trucks, Quads, Mechanical Sweeping Vehicles, Street Cleaning Vehicles, Category C LGVs and Vans.

You will be expected operate across the full range and remit of Neighbourhood Services in terms of providing effective, modern front-line services to the residents of East Renfrewshire.

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

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