Class 1 Driver

Biffa Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Group is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver to operate LGV vehicles for waste/recyclates, with base options in Lochgilphead or Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute. The role requires 39 hours per week, with times to suit the starting location and an hourly rate of £15.05.

Key duties include daily pre-start checks, adherence to health & safety rules, and maintaining records. Overtime is paid at 1.5x. You must hold a UK CPC card and a C+E licence.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (C+E) required.
• Experience working with hook lift and skip vehicles.
• Health & Safety awareness and commitment to safe work.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

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.
• Undertake vehicle wheel torque on a weekly basis.
• Attend operational meetings as and when required.
• Ensure compliance with defect report procedure.
• Maintain robust documentation records.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Hook lift and skip vehicles

Full UK driving licence (C+E)

Ability to work on own initiative

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

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