Class 2 Service Driver

phs Group; Badsworth; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hygiene services provider in the UK is seeking a Class 2 Service Technician responsible for collecting health-related waste, including hazardous and pharmaceutical waste. The ideal candidate must hold a Category C license and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. With a salary of £35,850.96, the job offers 31 days of annual leave, ongoing career development, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. No weekend work is expected, and vaccinations are provided for employees.

Benefits

Salary of £35,850.96

31 days annual leave

Discounts with retailers

24-hour wellbeing helpline

Pension

Qualifications

• Hold a full driving licence for at least 12 months.
• No more than 6 penalty points with no IN or DD endorsements.
• Be open minded with regards to the products to carry.
• Vaccinations against Hepatitis B, tetanus/polio and Hepatitis A are advised.

Responsibilities

• Follow planned routes using PDA devices to confirm collections.
• Use Soft Compaction Vehicles for collections.
• Collect Euro Bins containing offensive waste.
• Support Covid testing stations by collecting sealed waste.
• Complete hazardous consignment notes.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Safety and legal compliance

Education

Category C (LGV Class 2) license

Current Driver CPC card

Valid Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Class 2 Service Technician

As a key worker working in our Healthcare Division, you play a key part in the success of phs. To our customers, you are the face of the company. Your excellent customer service skills will help keep our customers happy and ensure they remain our customers!

Being an experienced Class 2 Service Technician in our Healthcare division, your responsibilities will include collecting health related waste products ranging from Pharmaceutical, Non and Hazardous Waste and well as clinical. This currently includes providing support to the nations Covid testing stations. But whatever your route for the day, you'll play a vital part in keeping our customers facilities hygienic and fresh.

Responsibilities

• Follow planned routes, using PDA devices to confirm collections, manage any site access issues. We use in-cab technology but if you can operate a satellite navigation device and a smart phone, it will be easy.
• Use Soft Compaction Vehicles, designed specifically for the service we provide, similar to refuge collection vehicles.
• Empty/Collect Euro Bins containing offensive waste.
• Support Covid testing stations by collecting sealed waste.
• Complete hazardous consignment notes / transfer notes.
• Return to your allocated depot every day to empty the waste from the vehicle that was collected.

Qualifications

• Safety and legal compliance are a must. We welcome applications from people with a good safety record.
• Essential qualifications: Category C (LGV Class 2) license, current Driver CPC card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Hold a full driving licence for at least 12 months and have attained the appropriate LGV Cat C License. No more than 6 penalty points and no IN or DD endorsements of less than five years.
• Be open minded with regards to the products you will be carrying on your vehicle.
• Vaccinations against Hepatitis B, tetanus/polio and Hepatitis A are advised. Employee vaccinations are paid for by phs.

Benefits

Salary of £35,850.96 (Based on a 45‑hour working week Monday to Friday PM shift). No scheduled weekend working. 13 paydays per year (every 4 weeks). Ongoing career development opportunities. Discounts with retailers including O2 and F&B. A 24‑hour wellbeing helpline. Pension.

Your annual leave will be 31 days (inclusive of Christmas Day) so you have 30 days to book throughout the holiday year. Due to the nature of our work, bank holidays are normal working days except for Christmas Day.

Access to Virtual GP for you and your family.

About phs

Phs Group was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 90,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 57 years of business. Our businesses include: Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, Phs Direct and Direct 365 (sale of consumables), Phs Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit and Compliance. Although we welcome candidates from all demographics, we recognise we do not have a proportionate number of female technicians in this location currently and would like to rectify this. At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.