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Waste Collection Driver

365 People
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Dursley, Gloucestershire GL11 5JA, England

Salary

£15 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • 365 People is recruiting Waste Collection LGV Drivers Class 2 for a client providing environmental services to councils.
  • The role involves driving LGV vehicles for refuse and recyclables collection in the Stroud District, with working hours of 37 per week from Tuesday to Friday, starting at 5:45 am and finishing at 3:45 pm.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience and hold a Class 2 LGV license, as well as a full driving license for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
  • The position offers a salary of £12.00 per hour, with weekly pay every Friday and the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role for the right candidate.
  • Applicants should be prepared to work outdoors in various weather conditions and demonstrate a commitment to safety, teamwork, and environmental care.

365 people are recruiting Waste collection LGV driver class 2 for our client, which is providing a wide range of environmental services to councils.

Main purpose of the job:

Gossington Depot requires Waste Collection LGV Drivers to drive LGV vehicles to undertake collection of refuse and recyclables from properties throughout the Stroud District

Working hours - 37 perk week- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Start time 5.45 am

Finish time 15.45 pm

Key duties and responsibilities:

This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail all the activities required to achieve these outcomes.

To drive the companys waste and recycling vehicles in a safe, considerate manner, following a pre-planned route in accordance with route risk assessment instructions. This will involve plenty of reversing and careful driving often along narrow streets with parked cars.

To undertake daily checks of the vehicle before it is used to ensure it is in good working order.

To report any vehicle defects and complete the necessary paperwork to ensure compliance with transport legislation.

To assist with vehicle loading as and when required (this will depend on collection rounds).

To ensure the vehicle is unloaded, re-fuelled and ready for use the following shift.

All employees are also expected to:

Work to add value to, and be a valued member of, the team and to be valued by customers.

Comply with the organisations health and safety policies and safe systems of working.

Work in compliance with the codes of conduct, regulations (including financial) and policies of the organisation.

Exercise proper and absolute integrity in respect of all confidential matters and the confidentiality of personal and sensitive information in line with current data protection legislation.

Be committed to and demonstrate the values of the organisation which are to:

Deliver quality what we do, we do well.

Be safe look out for yourself and others.

Do the right thing make good decisions and treat people with respect.

Care for our environment protect where we live and work. Strive to be cleaner and greener.

Work together communicate well and help each other.

Qualifications

LGV licence (class 2 minimum)

Full driving licence to be able to drive a range of vehicles up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross weight

Knowledge and experience

Basic knowledge of refuse and recycling operations

Skills and abilities

Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Flexible approach to working hours and tasks allocated

Ability to read and follow basic information/instructions

Be fit and able to lift heavy objects

Ability to work as part of a team and deal with customers, colleagues and management in a courteous, helpful and friendly manner

Ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision

Ability to effectively communicate factual information and customer feedback to colleagues and management

Ability to maintain a quality service delivery and operate within the values of the company

There may be a requirement to work at other locations to meet the needs of the business.

Expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service

On-site free car park

Exciting engagement initiatives
Immediate starts
Weekly pay - every Friday

Online payslips

365 People ltd is acting as an employment business

This job is a temporary role to a permanent role for the right candidate, 365 PEOPLE is acting as the employment business.

Whilst we aim to respond to all applicants individually, due to high demand, this is not always practicable. Thank you for your interest in this role and we will be in touch if your application has been successful.

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