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Job Title: Class 2 Driver (Trade Waste) - AM Shift
Location: Ridham Dock Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SR
Salary: 17.79 per hour
Hours: Monday - Friday 48hr (approximately 3am start time) you may be required to work overtime on Saturdays
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
About Us:
Countrystyle is a dynamic, privately owned resource management and waste recycling business. With a track record of spotting opportunities, understanding the market and driving innovative solutions, we deliver a reliable service which reduces the impact on the environment of our clients' waste, whilst creating cost-effective and reliable waste management outcomes which encourage a greener business acumen.
About the role:
To drive Company dustcarts for the collection and emptying of customer waste bins and sacks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete all daily vehicle checks and fill out the Vehicle Defect sheet at the start and end of each shift
- Ensure all CCTV cameras are functional and inward-facing cameras are positioned correctly before starting work
- Report defects, including tyre issues, to the Fleet Office
- Complete all assigned tasks within the working day
- Submit all paperwork accurately and on time
- Maintain regular communication with the Fleet Office, reporting any issues or incidents immediately
- Refuel vehicles upon returning to the yard or depot
- Attend end-of-day debriefing with the Fleet Office for advice on the next day's work
- Secure all loads to prevent waste or debris from falling during transit
- Wear the required PPE when collecting or delivering to customers and Countrystyle sites
- Report all accidents and incidents immediately to the Fleet Office or Compliance Team and obtain necessary details
- Take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others
- Cooperate with company management systems, report unsafe conditions, and comply with safe work practices and legal requirements
About you:
- Good communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Customer Service skills
- 2 years HGV driving experience
- HGV Class 2 licence
- Current CPC and digi-tacho
Desirable:
- Previous experience driving dustcarts
- Work within the waste management industry
Benefits:
- Life Insurance with access to GP24
- Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
- Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company Events
- GymFlex salary sacrifice
Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Heavy Vehicle Operator, Commercial Truck Driver, Medium-Rig Driver, Transport Driver (Class 2), and Freight Delivery Driver (Class 2) may also be considered.
