Class 1 Driver

Biffa Group; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Group is seeking a HGV Class 1 Driver based out of Lochgilphead or Campbeltown. You will drive LGV vehicles to transport waste/recyclates, perform pre-start checks, and ensure health and safety compliance. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the base rate.

The role requires a full UK driving licence (C+E) and a Driver CPC card, with flexibility to suit the starting location and 39 hours per week. Salary is £15.05 per hour with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Health & Safety awareness required.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance tasks is a plus.
• Ability to build good relationships with third-party off-takers.

Responsibilities

• Operate LGV vehicles for the transportation of waste material to landfill.
• Comply with driver hours rules and transport legislation.
• Develop a good working relationship with 3rd party off takers.
• Ensure compliance with company standards.
• Maintain a good standard of vehicle cleanliness.
• Attend weekly wheel torque checks.
• Attend operational meetings as required.
• Follow defect report procedures.
• Maintain robust documentation records.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Ability to work on own initiative

Vehicle inspection & maintenance

Customer/3rd party liaison

Education

Driver CPC card

Full UK driving licence (C+E)

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - can be based out of Lochgilphead or Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute

39 hours per week, times to suit starting location

Salary: £15.05 per hour

Overtime paid at 1.5 times

In this role your primary function is to drive various vehicles for the transportation of waste/recyclates, to comply with all aspects of Health & Safety and the Company's contractual obligations with the local authority. You will need to provide daily pre start checks on vehicles before operated.

Your key responsibilities:

• Operate LGV vehicles for the transportation of waste material to landfill
• Compliance with driver hours' rules and transport legislation
• Develop a good working relationship with 3rd party off takers
• Ensure compliance with company standards
• Maintain a good standard of vehicle cleanliness
• Undertake vehicle wheel re torque on a weekly basis
• Attend operational meetings as and when required
• Ensure compliance with defect report procedure
• Maintain robust documentation records

Requirements

Essential criteria for this role:

• Full UK driving licence (C+E)
• Health & Safety awareness
• Drivers CPC card
• Experience working with hook lift and skip vehicles
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Able to carry out daily maintenance duties and effect minor repairs as required