Class 2 Driver

Olleco; Newport; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

BUPA medical plan

Life assurance

30 days holiday including bank hols

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Olleco in Newport is seeking a Class 2 Driver to deliver premium cooking oil and collect used oil from customers. You will work from the Newport Depot and use handheld devices to record volumes, supporting a safety-first environment.

The role offers weekday-based hours with Saturday overtime, pension, BUPA medical plan, life assurance, and 30 days’ holiday including bank holidays, with opportunities for career development within a growing environmental business.

Qualifications

• Delivery role with customer interaction.
• Ability to handle weights up to 20 kg with manual handling training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver premium cooking oil to customers and collect used oil.
• Collect food waste and provide replacement bins.
• Use handheld technology to record volumes.

Skills

Delivery experience

Multi-drop deliveries

Communication

Education

Class C License

Driver CPC Qualification

Job description

• Compensation: up to GBP 39,871.2 - yearly

Company Description

Class 2 Driver

£39871.20 per annum, plus benefits including pension, BUPA medical cash plan, life assurance, and 30 Days’ Holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising with service)

This is an amazing opportunity to help make a difference and save the planet by making things happen in a ground-breaking and growing business who put safety at the heart of everything they do.

As a Class 2 Driver based at our Newport Depot, you get to be part of a supportive team and play an active part in helping the environment.

What do we offer?

• Saturday overtime paid at time and a half
• Working hours predominately weekday-based
• A paid trial day – see if you like us!
• We encourage continuous learning and provide opportunities for you to develop your career - did you know almost 80% of our managers have been promoted internally?
• Family leave – enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Wellbeing support – free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme – hire a bike and accessories, saving on tax and national insurance
• Colleague networks – a range of forums and schemes that support social events and the local community
• Coaching, training and support – if you have the right interpersonal skills we’ll help with the rest!

Olleco is a business that does what we say we’ll do, and we’re looking for people who operate the same way!

Job Description

• Delivering premium cooking oil and collecting used cooking oil from customers in a friendly and professional way
• Collecting food waste and providing replacement bins
• You’ll make your deliveries in modern vehicles using handheld technology to record your volumes

What we’re looking for

• Class 2 driving licence without any DR10 or IN10 (or equivalent) licence offence codes
• No more than six points on your driving licence
• Ideally experience in a multi drop, delivery or collection role, but not essential
• Full CPC card – but we can help you get up to date

As the role can involve moving and carrying weights in excess of 20kgs, we will provide manual handling training and medical screening to the successful candidate.

Qualifications

Class C License

Driver CPC Qualification

Additional Information

Olleco is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are valued based on their abilities. We believe that diverse voices and perspectives are essential for our growth. By empowering diverse teams to excel, innovate, and be heard, we all achieve more. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, or sexual orientation.