HGV Waste Collection Driver

Brackenberry

  • Preston
  • £14.41-18.34 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
  • Apply easily
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Preston to assist with the appointment of a HGV Waste Collection Driver, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.Rate of Pay: £14.41 - £18.34 per hourResponsibilities:
  • Drive HGV vehicles for refuse and recycling collections, including skip loaders.
  • Supervise a small team of loaders and drivers during collection rounds.
  • Operate both automatic and manual refuse collection and recycling equipment.
  • Collect and empty wheeled bins, food waste caddies, sacks, and bulky waste items in all weather conditions.
  • Load recyclables such as glass, cans, textiles, newspapers, and magazines at speed.
  • Deliver leaflets, bins, boxes, and sacks to households.
  • Use in-cab technology and complete daily driver safety checks.
Skills and Knowledge:
  • Strong awareness of health and safety regulations.
  • Ability to work productively and maintain high standards of service.
  • Good communication and customer service skills when dealing with the public.
  • Ability to work overtime and adjust to operational needs.
  • Teamwork, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Experience Required:
  • Previous experience driving HGV vehicles (ideally in refuse/recycling or a similar operational environment).
  • Experience supervising or leading a small operational team.
  • Experience working outdoors in varied weather conditions.
Requirements:
  • Valid HGV licence (Category C or equivalent).
  • CPC qualification (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence).
Please note:
  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.#OR12213

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