Class 2 Driver

Taskmaster; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is recruiting for a Class 2 Driver in Milton Keynes. The role involves safely operating waste collection vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining accurate records. The position offers consistent hours with an attractive pay rate of £16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 driver license.
• Familiarity with waste collection operations.
• Ability to maintain accurate vehicle records.

Responsibilities

• Operate waste collection vehicles safely.
• Ensure compliance with highway rules.
• Maintain vehicle in clean and tidy condition.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks.

Skills

Safe driving

Vehicle maintenance

Record keeping

Customer service

Job description

Class 2 Driver

Taskmaster are currently recruiting for a Class 2 Driver for our client based in Milton Keynes.

Main Duties:

Drive/operate waste collection vehicles safely and collect waste from customers premises via waste containers (various types) as instructed by Traffic Office and according to all site rules.

Ensure vehicle is roadworthy and load is safe for the public highway. Comply with all highway rules, e.g. speed limits and weight/height limits.

Transport the load collected to an appropriate waste disposal facility.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times whilst carrying out these duties.

Liaise with Traffic Office at the end of each working day to de-brief and clarify jobs completed on that day and check worksheets relating to jobs for the next day.

Maintain accurate records relating to work undertaken, vehicle information and checks, accident reporting, near miss reporting, hours worked, vehicle movements (via tachograph) etc.

Ensure compliance with Road Transport Directive, especially in relation to hours worked and declaration of any other employment outside of the Company.

Maintain the Company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition, including cleaning out compacted waste from waste equipment (digging out), if appropriate, and ensure cab is kept clean.

Carry out daily vehicle checks as per laid down procedures, i.e. wheel torquing (weekly) and visual daily wheel nut/tyre checks.

Report any vehicle defaults to Depot Management according to laid down procedures.

Report any issues relating to customer service to Depot Management on daily worksheets.

Report any accidents or near misses according to procedure.

Attend toolbox talks in order to encourage a safe working environment.

Take all reasonable steps to safeguard the health and safety of self and any other person who may be affected by the job holders actions at work.

Carry out any other reasonable job related tasks as required by the Company.

Hours: 45 hours per week (9.5 hours a day, as half hour break is unpaid).

Start times: 4 / 5am.

Pay: £16.00 PH.

Please call: 01733 347333 for full details.

Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. (Temporary Vacancy)

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