JOB TITLE Labourer / Driver
POST NUMBER 000315
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £25,992 to £28,624 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
• To deliver materials to site as required.
• To clear sites, leave tidy and dispose of all rubbish.
• To assist tradespeople in ladder work for gutter and roof repairs and for the repairing of fences.
• As part of the Operative Team, covering when staff are absent and working as a rota, to ensure adequate cover during the working week and at weekends.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will
• Have a full manual UK driving licence.
• Have some previous experience of working as a Driver/Labourer
• Enjoy working as part of a team, be prepared to work flexibly and have the ability to communicate and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Have a good understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Scott McGuire
Job Title Supervisor
Phone 07960897321
Closing date for receipt of applications: 24 November 2024.
Interviews will be held week commencing: 25 November 2024.
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date.
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/equality-and-diversity
