1 month contract with a Local Authority
HGV Driver – Waste Collection Services
Candidates must bring their Driver CPC and Digital
Tachograph Card for inspection at interview.
Job Purpose
To operate waste collection vehicles safely and support the
delivery of efficient waste and recycling collection services. Working
alongside a Loader, the Driver will ensure collection rounds are completed
safely, on time and in accordance with health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely
drive and operate refuse collection (dustcart) vehicles.
- Complete
daily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
- Follow
and plan collection routes to ensure all collections are completed.
- Assist
with loading duties when required.
- Work
closely with Loaders and other team members to deliver an efficient
service.
- Adhere
to all health and safety policies, including manual handling procedures.
- Maintain
accurate records and comply with driving regulations.
- Provide
a professional service when interacting with members of the public.
- Work
flexibly and beyond the contracted finish time of 2:00pm when
operationally required.
Experience
Essential
- Previous
experience driving dustcarts or similar large commercial vehicles.
- Experience
working within waste management, environmental services or a related
field.
- Experience
working as part of a team in an operational environment.
Desirable
- Previous
experience working for a Local Authority.
- Experience
with refuse collection and loading activities.
- Driver
Assistant experience.
Qualifications & Licences
Essential
- Full
UK Driving Licence.
- Category
C (Class 2) Licence.
- Valid
Driver CPC.
- Valid
Digital Tachograph Card.
Desirable
- Manual
Handling qualification (training can be provided).
- Health
& Safety certification.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong
understanding of safe driving practices.
- Good
route planning and time management skills.
- Ability
to work effectively within a small, established team.
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible
and reliable approach to work.
- Physically
fit and able to undertake loading duties when required.
Additional Information
- Pay
Rate: £24.15 per hour (Limited/Umbrella).
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- Location: Unit 4, Sandgate Industrial Estate, 57 Sandgate Street, Southwark, Surrey,
SE15 1LE, United Kingdom.
- Manual
Handling training will be provided.
- Driver
Assistant training can be provided where required.
- Candidates
must be flexible and prepared to work beyond the contracted finish time of
2:00pm to ensure collection rounds are completed.
- Interviews
will take place at the above location and will last approximately 30
minutes.
- Candidates
must bring their Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card for
inspection at interview.
- We
operate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
- Closing
date: 1st July – early applications are encouraged
