HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader – Flexible Operational Cover

Bristol Waste Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,031 - 37,106; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

5% employer pension contribution

Free BUPA Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Bristol Waste Company in Bristol is seeking a flexible LGV driver to provide operational support across various services. Responsibilities include safely driving and operating vehicles, managing waste transport, and maintaining compliance with legal standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Cat C licence and have strong communication skills. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave, employer pension contributions, and health cash plans.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Category C licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience of working independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements when handling waste.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vehicles in accordance with regulations.
• Load, transport, and unload waste and recycling materials safely.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and maintain accurate records.

Skills

LGV driving

Mobile IT usage

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Education

Valid Category C licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Location

Avonmouth & Albert Road, with flexibility to work across Bristol Waste Company operational locations as required.

Salary: £35,031.49 per annum (rising to £37,106.21 per annum with required overtime and bank holiday working) - pay award pending.

Hours: 39 hours per week.

About Bristol Waste Company

At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.

The Role

To provide flexible LGV driving and operational support across Bristol Waste Company services and locations. The post holder will safely drive and operate a range of vehicles and associated equipment, support route completion, load, transport and unload waste and recycling materials, and assist with cleansing and other operational tasks in line with service requirements, company procedures, training, licence entitlement and all relevant legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vehicles and associated equipment safely and legally, including LGV, RCV, commercial and other operational vehicles, in line with company procedures, training, licence entitlement and service requirements.
• Work flexibly across Bristol Waste Company services, including refuse, recycling, garden waste, commercial, street cleansing and other operational areas where appropriate training has been provided.
• Provide operational cover across locations including Avonmouth, Albert Road, Hartcliffe and other Bristol Waste Company sites as required by the needs of the service.
• Ensure routes, collections, cleansing activities and allocated tasks are completed to the required standard, escalating any issues that may affect service delivery.
• Load, transport, unload and tip waste and recycling materials only at designated and approved facilities, following company procedures, training and all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Complete daily vehicle checks, defect reporting, paperwork and mobile IT updates accurately and promptly.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment and working areas in a clean, safe and presentable condition.
• Remain in regular contact with supervisors, controllers and office staff, responding positively to changes in route, task, location or service priority.
• Deal with colleagues, customers, residents, suppliers and other stakeholders in a polite, responsible and professional manner.
• Undertake training, instruction and familiarisation required to support flexible deployment across vehicles, equipment, services and sites.
• Comply with all Bristol Waste Company policies, reporting procedures, safe systems of work and Integrated Management System requirements.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties consistent with the role, skills, training and operational requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Must hold a valid Category C licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Able to use mobile IT equipment, follow reporting procedures, complete daily paperwork and electronic records accurately.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, controllers, colleagues, customers and members of the public.
• Understanding of safe and legal LGV driving, including Working Time requirements, tachograph rules, official break requirements and company procedures.
• Knowledge of daily vehicle checks, basic defect reporting and the importance of maintaining vehicle roadworthiness.
• Awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements when loading, transporting, unloading and tipping waste and recycling materials.
• Ability to understand route information, follow instructions and work in accordance with safe systems of work and the Integrated Management System.
• Experience of, or ability to undertake, physical outdoor work including moving bins, handling recycling containers and working in all weather conditions.
• Experience of completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects accurately and promptly.
• Experience of working independently, using initiative and contributing effectively as part of a team.

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
• £200 employee referral bonus
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards

Everyone Belongs

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.

How To Apply

Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Contact

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