Class 2 Driver - Refuse & Recycling -Rugby

WasteRecruit Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Local routes around Rugby

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Waste Recruit are recruiting in Rugby for a permanent Refuse Recycling Driver (LGV) to join their team. You’ll drive Class 2 waste and recycling collection vehicles, perform daily checks and collect household, recycling and trade waste.

The role is full-time (up to 42 hours/week) with local Rugby routes, 35 days annual leave, Local Government Pension Scheme, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• A valid Category C / Class 2 licence.
• Driver CPC qualification and valid DCQ card.
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• A good understanding of safe driving and vehicle checks.
• Comfortable working outdoors and as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• Driving Class 2 waste and recycling collection vehicles.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks.
• Collecting household, recycling and trade waste.
• Working alongside the collection crew.
• Making sure collections are completed safely and to the required standard.
• Supporting street sweeping operations when required.
• Dealing professionally with residents and members of the public.

Skills

Category C / Class 2 licence

Driver CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Safe driving knowledge

Outdoor and crew environment

Job description

Refuse Recycling Driver - LGV

Rugby

£34,110 - £36,862 per year

Including Market Supplement and vehicle check payment. Pay award pending.

Full time - Permanent - up to 42 hours per week.

Waste Recruit are recruiting on behalf of our client in the Rugby area for Class 2 Drivers to join their team.

This is a permanent, full-time position working locally across the borough, collecting household and trade waste and recycling.

You’ll be driving waste collection vehicles and working as part of a crew to make sure collections are completed safely and on time.

The role

• Driving Class 2 waste and recycling collection vehicles
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks
• Collecting household, recycling and trade waste
• Working alongside the collection crew
• Making sure collections are completed safely and to the required standard
• Supporting street sweeping operations when required
• Dealing professionally with residents and members of the public

What you'll need

• A valid Category C / Class 2 licence
• Driver CPC qualification and valid DCQ card
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• A good understanding of safe driving and vehicle checks
• To be comfortable working outdoors and as part of a crew

Previous waste or recycling experience would be useful, but isn't essential.

If you're an experienced Class 2 Driver from another sector, we'd still like to hear from you.

Benefits

• Salary of £34,110 - £36,862
• Permanent, full-time employment
• 35 days annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Local routes around Rugby
• Training and development opportunities