Driver

WasteRecruit Ltd; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

28 days' holiday

Workplace pension

Training and ongoing office support

Varied work with independence

Job summary

Role involves driving, lifting and loading waste safely, communicating professionally with customers, taking photographs and updating records, and performing basic vehicle checks. Full training will be provided; prior waste experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Confidence working independently.
• Ability to undertake regular lifting and loading.

Responsibilities

• Drive to customer locations and complete scheduled collections.
• Lift and load waste safely.
• Communicate professionally with customers.
• Take photographs and update job records.
• Carry out basic vehicle checks.
• Communicate with the office in a timely manner.

Skills

Customer service

Independence

Safety-conscious

Job description

We are looking for reliable and customer-focused drivers to collect waste from homes and businesses across the following areas: Wellinborough / Corby (NN postcode), Cambridge (CB postcode), Waltham Cross / Cheshunt (EN postcode).

You will work independently, driving a modern company van that you keep at home. Your daily route and jobs will be provided through a company mobile device, with support available from the office throughout the day.

What you'll do

• Drive to customer locations and complete scheduled collections
• Lift and load waste safely
• Communicate professionally with customers
• Take photographs and update job records
• Carry out basic vehicle checks
• Communicate with the office in a timely manner

What you'll need

• Full UK driving licence
• Suitable parking for the van at home
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Confidence working independently
• Ability to undertake regular lifting and loading
• A reliable, practical and safety-conscious approach

Waste collection is physical work and can sometimes be dirty, awkward or outdoors in poor weather. Working days may start early and finishing times can vary depending on traffic and the scheduled collections. It is a team oriented and supportive environment that values and rewards hard work.

Previous experience of driving vans is not essential but preferable.

No previous waste experience is required, as full training will be provided.

What we offer (please update this as required)

• £28,600 annual salary
• Company van and fuel card
• Mobile device, PPE and equipment
• 28 days' holiday
• Workplace pension
• Training and ongoing office support
• Varied work with plenty of independence