Class 2 Newly Qualified Driver

Taskmaster Resources Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Taskmaster Resources Limited is seeking a Class 2 Driver to join a Peterborough-based operation, starting immediately. You will drive waste collection vehicles, load bins as needed, and ensure roadworthiness while complying with highway rules.

The role requires maintaining accurate records, liaising with the traffic office, and upholding health and safety standards. Working hours run Tue-Fri 6am-4:30pm with potential extended hours; pay is £14.82 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Drive/operate waste collection vehicles safely and collect waste from customers’ premises.
• Be required to help load bins if necessary.
• Ensure vehicle is roadworthy and load is safe for the public highway; comply with highway rules.
• Transport the load collected to an appropriate waste disposal facility.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times whilst carrying out these duties.
• Liaise with Traffic Office at end of day to de-brief and plan next day.

Job description

Class 2 Newly Qualified Driver

Taskmaster are currently looking to recruit a Class 2 Driver to join our client is based in Peterborough, to start immediately.

Main Duties:

• Drive/operate waste collection vehicles safely and collect waste from customers’ premises.
• Be required to help load bins if necessary.
• Ensure vehicle is roadworthy and load is safe for the public highway. Comply with all highway rules, e.g. speed limits and weight/height limits.
• Transport the load collected to an appropriate waste disposal facility.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times whilst carrying out these duties.
• Liaise with Traffic Office at the end of each working day to de-brief and clarify jobs completed on that day and check worksheets relating to jobs for the next day.
• Maintain accurate records relating to work undertaken, vehicle information and checks, accident reporting, near miss reporting, hours worked, vehicle movements (via tachograph) etc.
• Ensure compliance with Road Transport Directive, especially in relation to hours worked and declaration of any other employment outside of the Company.
• Maintain the Company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition, including cleaning out compacted waste from waste equipment (‘digging out’), if appropriate, and ensure cab is kept clean.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks as per laid down procedures, i.e. wheel torquing (weekly) and visual daily wheel nut/tyre checks.
• Report any vehicle defaults to Depot Management according to laid down procedures.
• Report any issues relating to customer service to Depot Management on daily worksheets.
• Report any accidents or near misses according to procedure.
• Attend toolbox talks in order to encourage a safe working environment.
• Take all reasonable steps to safeguard the health and safety of self and any other person who may be affected by the job holder’s actions at work.
• Carry out any other reasonable job related tasks as required by the Company.

Working Hours: Tuesday -Friday: 6am-4.30pm but should be available until 6pm in unusual circumstances.

Pay: £14.82ph.

Please note: the client is happy to accept upto 9 points on driving licence.