Caged Van (7.5 Tonne) Driver/Operative-Labourer

L&S Waste Management; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Southern England is seeking a Caged Van Driver/Operative-Labourer for their Fareham site. The successful candidate will drive a 7.5 tonne caged van and perform tasks such as loading waste, maintaining safety standards, and providing operational support. With a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for advancement, this role is ideal for reliable and hardworking individuals looking to join a dedicated team.

Benefits

£13.17 hourly rate

25 days holiday increasing with service

Death in service life cover

Free parking

Free uniform

Structured training programme

Potential to advance within the Company

Qualifications

• Must have full UK 7.5 tonne driving licence.
• Possess a valid DCPC and digital tachograph card.
• Reliable, adaptable, and possess good manual handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Driving a 7.5 tonne caged van vehicle.
• Loading waste material onto the caged van.
• Ensuring good housekeeping practices are maintained.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Manual handling techniques

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Health and safety awareness

Education

Full UK 7.5 tonne driving licence

Valid DCPC

Digital tachograph card

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Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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About L&S

L&S is one of the leading independent waste management companies in Southern England because of our industry knowledge and experience, as well as our commitment to providing quality services.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a Caged Van Driver/Operative-Labourer for our Caged Van waste removal service based out of our Fareham Site (PO15 6SD) who is able to work within a very small team and possess the skills and competencies to undertake this work activity.

The role of Caged Van Driver/Operative-Labourer involves:

• driving a 7.5 tonne caged van vehicle
• loading waste material onto the caged van with the assistance of another Operative/Labourer whilst working collaboratively as a team
• manually handling and lifting waste by removing it from site into the back of the caged van
• ensuring good housekeeping practices are maintained to a high standard at all times
• weekly/daily maintenance of the vehicle
• providing effective operational support to management.

The Ideal Caged Van Driver/Operative-Labourer

• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable
• Hardworking and conscientious
• Have good manual handling techniques
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understands the importance of health and safety
• Works safely and adheres to instructions and safe systems of work
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Positive, motivated, and pro-active
• Must have a full UK 7.5 tonne driving licence
• Must hold Valid DCPC and digital tachograph card

Reward

• £13.17 hourly rate
• 25 days holiday which increases to 27 after 5 years service, and 30 after 10 years service
• Death in Service Life Cover after 1 years service
• Free parking
• Free uniform
• Structured training programme
• Potential to advance within the Company into other roles