Class 2 Driver

Wotech; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Chorley is seeking a Class 2 Driver to support waste and recycling collection services. You will drive a 26-tonne vehicle, assist with collections, and ensure safety procedures are followed. This full-time role offers competitive pay, on-the-job training, and various benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in waste collection is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Local area knowledge is advantageous.
• Reliable and committed to health and safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Driving a refuse/recycling vehicle.
• Reporting accidents or dangerous occurrences to management.
• Completing domestic and recycling collections as a driver.
• Overseeing the vehicle at the council tipping points.
• Managing your designated vehicle and carrying out necessary checks.
• Overseeing all paperwork and reporting incidents.

Skills

Driving a refuse/recycling vehicle

Team leadership

Health and safety practices

Education

Valid Cat C licence

Valid digital tachograph card and Driver CPC (minimum 35 hours completed)

Job description

Salary £14.62 per hour

Hours 40 hours per week, 06.30 15.00

Location Chorley, PR26 7PF

As a Class 2 Driver at FCC Environment, you will support waste and recycling collection services in Chorley. You will be responsible for driving up to 26‑tonne vehicles and assisting with the safe collection of domestic waste and recycling materials, including food waste, glass, plastics, paper, and card. You'll also play a key role in maintaining depot standards and ensuring all vehicle and safety procedures are followed. This vacancy is for a full‑time position, working five days per week.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave (full‑time working)
• Pension scheme
• On‑the‑job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase, and many more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Driving a refuse/recycling vehicle
• Reporting any accidents, near‑misses, dangerous occurrences or dangerous conditions to line management
• Working as part of a team to complete domestic and recycling collections, primarily as a driver (on occasion, you may be required to assist with collections)
• Overseeing the vehicle at the council tipping points, ensuring the crews follow laid‑down Health and Safety Processes
• Managing your designated vehicle and carrying out necessary vehicle checks
• Overseeing all paperwork and reporting all incidents on the rounds

What are we looking for?

• A valid Cat C licence
• Valid digital tachograph card and Driver CPC (minimum 35 hours completed)
• Reliable with strong team leadership
• Experience in waste collection is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided
• Local area knowledge is advantageous
• Committed to health and safety best practices

Please note, this role will involve loading as well as driving.

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK's leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we are on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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