Class 2 Driver

The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Limited; Barton Stacey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd is currently recruiting on behalf of our client in the Eastleigh area for multiple HGV Class 2 Drivers (CAT C). You will start shifts at 14:00 from Monday to Friday, collecting clinical waste from healthcare facilities and preparing the vehicle for daily operations.

Key duties include operation of a compaction vehicle, local collections, using a PDA to track collections, and maintaining physical fitness for heavy lifting. CPC and Tachograph compliance required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Class 2 entitlement (category C).
• DCPC and Digital Tachograph card valid and in date.
• No more than 6 points on licence, minor offences only.
• Understanding of WTD legislation is required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to waste management processes.

Responsibilities

• Collect clinical waste from healthcare facilities (care homes, hospitals).
• Prepare vehicle for daily operations.
• Utilise a compaction vehicle for waste disposal.
• Perform local collections and wheel bins to the back of the truck; operate bin pick-up mechanism.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Class 2 entitlement

DCPC

Digital Tachograph card

Clean licence (6 points max)

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd is currently recruiting on behalf of our well-known and industry-leading client based in the Eastleigh area. We are looking for multiple HGV Class 2 Drivers (CAT C) to join the team.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 14:00pm starts.

Pay Rate: £17.35 per hour

Location: SO21 1WP

Job Type: Ongoing

The role

• Collect clinical waste from various healthcare facilities, including care homes and hospitals.
• Prepare the vehicle for daily operations.
• Utilise a compaction vehicle for waste disposal.
• Perform local collections, wheeling bins to the back of the truck, and operating the bin pick-up mechanism.
• Use a PDA for tracking and recording collections.
• Depending on the volume, complete 35 to 60 collections during your shift.
• Maintain physical fitness, as the role involves some heavy lifting.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence with Class 2 entitlement (category C).
• Have at least 2 years experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to our waste management processes.
• Availability for early morning shifts and occasional weekend work.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Physical fitness and capability to handle waste containers.