In brief
This HGV driver role involves managing waste collection routes across the region to provide professional service to customers. The work requires operating various heavy vehicles, maintaining safety standards, and recording daily activity using company technology.
Best for
HGV drivers with experience in waste management or heavy vehicle operation.
Non-negotiable
Driver CPC card and Tacho card required.
Worth knowing
The role requires a 4am start time and availability to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.
What you need
Required
Full UK Driving Licence
Clearly required in the listing
Driver CPC card
Clearly required in the listing
Tachograph legislation
Clearly required in the listing
DVSA Rules
Clearly required in the listing
Physical fitness
Clearly required in the listing
Communication
Strongly implied by the listing
Teamwork
Strongly implied by the listing
Tacho Card
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
Local area knowledge
Clearly required in the listing
Waste Industry experience
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Complete collection rounds
Clearly stated in the job description.
Operate heavy vehicles
Clearly stated in the job description.
Record daily activity
Clearly stated in the job description.
Maintain site standards
Clearly stated in the job description.
Report safety incidents
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Pay: From £16.71 per hour Job Description Established since 1991, Gaskells Waste Management is a fast-growing waste and recycling company operating across Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, Shropshire, North and Mid Wales. We are looking to employ full-time Drivers to become part of our respected driving force, to enhance and grow the business. As a Driver you will be an essential part of the business with the opportunity to develop and enrich your career. We offer training opportunities for you to deliver driving excellence and obtain further qualifications and experience. The Role To provide a professional service to all our customers, with a friendly and helpful attitude to deliver an exceptional customer service experience. What We Ask From You To carry out your duties in a professional and productive way To ensure all rounds are completed efficiently and on time To drive in a safe and economic manner To comply with the company’s health and safety policy, work instructions and guidance documents To accurately record your working day using a company tablet To ensure customers premises/properties are left in a tidy condition To effectively communicate with the Traffic Controllers at Head Office To report any near misses or accidents in a timely manner following the correct procedures To wear company supplied uniform and issued PPE To be flexible, reliable and a team player To be able work on your own initiative Ability to drive, or undertake training, on all vehicles i.e. Trade Waste, FEL, Skips, RORO, Wagon and Drag, Artic Experience Required for the Role Full UK Driving Licence Driver CPC card essential Knowledge of Tachograph legislation, DVSA Rules and Regulations Flexibility to work on varied routes as and when required to meet the needs of the business Available to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis Local area knowledge beneficial Waste Industry experience advantageous Physically fit and robust 4am start This Is a Full-Time Permanent Role Offering £16.71 per hour Day in lieu for working a Bank Holiday Ongoing development and training including contribution for CPC 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days including Banks Holidays after 5 years service Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: From £16.71 per hour Job Type: Full-time Benefits Company pension On-site parking Experience Driving a Goods Vehicle: 3 years (preferred) Driving: 3 years (preferred) Licence/Certification Driver CPC, Tacho Card (required) Work Location: In person
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