Class 2 - Garage Services Driver

Slicker Recycling; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste recycling company in Manchester seeks a Driver for their Garage Services team. The role includes driving an 18-tonne box van to collect various garage waste. Ideal candidates will possess an HGV Class C License and demonstrate strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a busy environment. Benefits include company events, pension scheme, and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Weekly collection bonuses

Compliance payments

Overtime potential

Qualifications

• Must be fit & healthy as manual work is involved.
• Ability to work unsupervised is essential.
• Candidates should be flexible with hours during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Driving an 18 tonne box van for waste collection.
• Loading and offloading of vehicle for multi-drops.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and daily defect reporting.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Manual labor

Resilience

Education

HGV Class C (Class 2) Licence

ADR Licence

FLT (Counterbalance) Licence

Job description

Overview

Slicker Recycling is the market leading specialist in the collection and recycling of waste oils and hazardous workshop waste. Slicker Recycling has been honoured with the King\'s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2024, in recognition of growth in overseas sales over the past three years. This reflects the dedication of our colleagues, who have helped create a leader in the collection and sustainable re-refinement of used lubricating oil, whilst adapting to a changing global market. Check out www.slickerrecycling.com to learn more about us.

We work in partnership with a wide range of customers from sectors including automation, plant and tool hire, facility management, retail, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, the public sector and more. We ensure that waste is stored, managed and disposed of appropriately for our customers in full compliance with the latest regulations.

Our 200 plus employees operate within a fast paced and busy working environment. We work hard but we also enjoy having fun and being part of a team. As a business we have big ambitions; it is an exciting time to be part of Slicker.

Job Purpose

Our Garage Services Drivers carry out the collection of filter bins, battery banks, anti-freeze, contaminated fuel, rag bins, etc. from businesses and automotive sources whilst promoting the Slicker workplace values. We are currently looking for a Driver to be based at our Trafford Park Transfer station site. We are Smart, Honest, and Reliable, working Together whilst having Fun.

Main Tasks and responsibilities

• Driving an 18 tonne box van
• Manual transportation of garage waste
• Loading and offloading of vehicle, multi drops and collections
• Completion of all relevant paperwork, i.e. EA notes, delivery notes
• Daily defect reporting
• Maintaining vehicles
• Adhering to company Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Representing the company in a professional manner
• Dealing with the public
• Apply the Slicker values to your role, “People rarely succeed unless they have Fun in what they are doing.”

Role requirements

• Candidates must have the flexibility to work longer hours during busy periods and must be willing to work nights out.
• Able to engage with colleagues and customers, and demonstrate a positive approach to customer service
• Demonstrate the ability to achieve set daily/weekly objectives
• Maintain resilience in a demanding role
• Must be fit & healthy as manual work is involved
• Be a reliable team worker
• Ability to work unsupervised

Licences / Qualifications

• HGV Class C (Class 2) Licence - Required
• ADR Licence - Desirable
• FLT (Counterbalance) Licence - Desirable

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Weekly collection bonuses
• Compliance payments in addition to salary
• Overtime potential

Hours of work

• Standard hours: 48 hours, Monday to Friday
• Overtime available

Values

The successful candidate will have the ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values. These are embedded into our business and applicants must evidence their values as part of the application process.

• Smart – keep it simple and keep doing it better
• Honest – be straight with each other and give feedback
• Reliable – do what we say we will and tell people if we can’t
• Together – work together as one and support each other
• Fun – enjoy what we do and have a great time

Slicker Recycling is an equal opportunities employer and will continue to ensure it offers career opportunities without discrimination. Employment positions throughout the Company are filled with the candidates who possess the most appropriate skills and competencies relevant for the particular job role. Slicker Recycling is to treat all employees fairly and equally regardless of gender, sexual orientations, marital status, race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, disability or union membership status.