Driver Labourer – Fleet

Bristol Waste Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,724 - 33,885; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite physiotherapist

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Reward Gateway discounts

Employee recognition awards

Job summary

Bristol Waste Company seeks a Commercial Driver to handle vehicle movements and provide garage support. Responsibilities include transporting HGVs for MOT inspections, performing basic maintenance, and assisting technicians. Ideal candidates will have a valid UK HGV Class 1 licence and mechanical aptitude.

Enjoy 25 days annual leave, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. We welcome diverse applicants and encourage you to apply before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 driving licence.
• Flexibility with working hours as needed for MOT testing.
• Basic mechanical knowledge or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Transporting HGVs to MOT test centres and making minor adjustments.
• Collecting and delivering customer vehicles for maintenance.
• Assisting technicians with parts and workshop organization.
• Conducting inspections and paperwork management.
• Managing inventory and parts supplier interactions.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication

Administrative capability

Knowledge of road safety regulations

Job description

Location: Albert Road, Bristol
Salary: £30,804.80 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 08:00-16:30

About Bristol Waste Company

At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.

The Role

The role combines commercial driving with hands‑on garage support, including but not limited to shunting/delivering customer trucks, taking vehicles to MOT tests, conducting basic inspections, and helping technicians maintain a safe, clean, and organized workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Vehicle Movements: Transporting HGVs (Class 1 or 2) to and from MOT test centres, must have some mechanical skills to understand what is required at the test centre, and be able to make any minor adjustments (e.g. change a bulb).
• Shunting – Collect/deliver customers vehicles for maintenance and washes.
• Workshop Support: Assisting technicians, organising parts, managing inventory, and keeping the workshop tidy.
• Maintenance: Performing tyre checks, and minor adjustments (e.g., changing bulbs).
• Communication: Must have good communication skills to be comfortable in speaking to DVSA examiners. Also to be comfortable in chasing paperwork from the technicians.
• Admin: Administrative duties to include ensuring completion of worksheets for the technicians, ensuring all parts included are captured.
• Parts management: Stock take of parts, ensuring parts are returned to supplier promptly when not required.

What We’re Looking For

• Licence: A valid UK HGV Class 1
• Flexibility with working hours to suit MOT test availability
• Mechanical Aptitude: Basic knowledge of mechanics or a strong willingness to learn on the job.
• Communication: Ability to confidently deal with customers, technicians, and examiners.
• Proven recent experience as a Commercial Driver with a valid CLASS 1 driving licence
• Good communication skills to interact effectively with clients and colleagues and be comfortable in speaking to DVSA examiners.
• Strong knowledge of road safety regulations and best practices in commercial driving.
• Good administrative capability to support technicians.
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards

Everyone Belongs

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.

How to Apply

Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Contact

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