LGV Driver - Waste Collection

Job Advert: LGV Driver - Waste CollectionLocation: RomseySalary: £13.28 - £14.21 per hourHours: 07.00am till 15.00pmContract Type: Temporary

Are you an experienced LGV driver with a passion for waste collection? Join our client’s dedicated team and play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and reliable collection of waste from designated points. As an LGV Driver, you will not only drive but also oversee a team, ensuring that the daily rounds are completed on time while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the waste collection team to ensure daily rounds are completed within expected timescales.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects to ensure vehicle maintenance and roadworthiness.
• Drive and/or operate the waste collection vehicle for daily waste collection duties, which may include loading tasks.
• Complete all required records (paper or digital) promptly and legibly, including round reports, driver logbooks, and defect reports.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, both interior and exterior.
• Collaborate with team members to meet service commitments and ensure a smooth operation.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in various locations.
• Flexibility to take on different tasks as required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English.
• Physically capable of undertaking manual handling and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within Local Government environmental services.
• Ability to drive vehicles in the 3.5t to 26t range, including LGVs.
• Relevant driving qualifications, including a Class C licence, Driver Qualification Card (DQC), and HIAB Certificate, where applicable.
• A professional, enthusiastic attitude, with a strong sense of responsibility and a desire to work well with the public and within the team.

Desirable Personal Qualities:

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to take individual responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact well with the public.
• A good sense of initiative and the ability to work in any weather.

If you're looking for a rewarding role in waste management and have the skills and experience to excel, apply now and be part of a service that makes a difference!

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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