Driver - Fixed Term

Rentokil Initial; St Helens; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services company in St Helens is seeking a Driver to manage collections of hazardous waste. The ideal candidate must hold a full UK driving licence for over two years and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary package starting at £25,817 per annum, along with various benefits such as a company vehicle and industry-leading training. A positive attitude and flexibility are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Access to a company vehicle

Private healthcare scheme

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service recognition

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
• You will need to be comfortable working in a very manual role as you will be loading and unloading units and bins.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to and from customer sites to collect and dispose of hazardous waste items.
• Visit different customer sites, servicing their hazardous waste facilities.
• Maintain vehicle safety and follow RI Drive Smart guidance.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility in working patterns

Manual loading/unloading

Positive attitude

Education

Full UK driving licence

ADR certificate (preferred)

7.5t vehicle driving licence (advantageous)

Tools

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Job description

Initial Medical Driver

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We are currently seeking a Driver to join our dedicated team at the Haydock branch, covering Crewe, Warrington, St. Helens, Blackburn and any other routes that may need covered to suit business needs. If you enjoy managing your own schedule and providing excellent customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Rentokil?

• Competitive Salary Package : Start with a basic salary of £25,817 per annum.
• Expected OTE : £27,000 per annum, with bonus and commission schemes available.
• Benefits : Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and RI Rewards.
• Relocation Package : Moving from more than 2 hours away? We may offer up to £5,000 to help you settle in.
• Work-Life Balance : Full-time, 3 month contract, Monday to Friday (40 hr week), with potential for up to 48 hours in the future with an increased salary.
• Industry-Leading Training : Receive top-notch training to support our customers' needs.

The Driver Role

As a driver, you will travel to and from our customers to collect and dispose of their hazardous waste items. Key responsibilities include :

• Visiting a number of different customer sites servicing their hazardous waste facilities such as sharp bins, poisons, dental waste and other types of waste - don’t worry, we have a world-class accident rate!
• Ensuring that your vehicle is safe at all times and that you take care on the road and follow our RI Drive Smart guidance
• Providing exceptional customer service and upholding a professional image at all times

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
• You will need to be comfortable working in a very manual role as you will be loading and unloading units and bins
• An ADR certificate would be great but this is not essential
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills
• Flexibility with working patterns to support business needs
• Ability to use own initiative and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for
• A licence to drive 7.5t vehicles would be advantageous

Benefits : Driver Benefits

• Additional opportunities to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes.
• Access to a company vehicle and fuel card.
• Salary grading system - linked to performance for those keen to develop their career within our business.
• Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme.
• Enrolment in our company pension scheme.
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
• Overtime opportunities - potential to earn extra in overtime to meet the needs of our customers.
• Uncapped leads commission - although this isn’t a sales job, we appreciate and reward you for passing on sales leads.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free to access and available 24 / 7 to you, your family, and friends.
• Long service recognition - includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement after five years of service.
• Refer a Friend - earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial.

A Company Putting “People First”

Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world’s leading commercial pest control services provider, Initial is the world’s leading commercial hygiene services provider, and Ambius is the world’s leading provider of plants and scenting.

As a business, we focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things, and in the Right Way. We invest a lot of time and money in training and developing all our colleagues to be the best they can be, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family.

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