Driver / Loader

FCC Environment Group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing platform access

Job summary

FCC Environment is hiring a Driver / Loader in Penrith. You will drive safely, perform daily vehicle checks and complete waste collection duties while following health and safety guidelines.

The role is full-time, requires a Category C licence, Driver CPC, and a valid driving licence. You’ll work 37 hours weekly with pension, life insurance, and employee benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Category C (LGV 2) licence required.
• Driver CPC qualification required.
• Valid full driving licence held for a commercial role.
• Knowledge of current transport legislation incl. Road Traffic Act 1988 & Working Time Directive.
• Experience driving vehicles in a commercial environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Previous experience in the waste industry is advantageous.
• Good local knowledge of collection routes and safety-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety instructions and drive in a safe, lawful, efficient manner.
• Adhere to road traffic legislation and perform daily vehicle checks.
• Report any vehicle defects immediately to the Supervisor.
• Carry out collection duties in a courteous, clean and efficient manner.
• Use the correct tools, PPE, and report accidents or unsafe conditions.
• Work safely following company procedures and codes of practice.
• Support safe and efficient delivery of waste collection services.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Category C licence

Driver CPC

Full driving licence

Transport legislation knowledge

Commercial driving experience

Communication skills

Follow management instructions

Waste industry experience

Local route knowledge

Honesty & Trustworthiness

Teamworking / supervision

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further...

Driver / Loader

Salary/Hourly Rate – £15.49 per hour

Hours – 37 hours per week

Location & Postcode – Penrith, CA11 8GU

As a Driver / Loader at FCC Environment, you will support the safe and efficient delivery of waste collection services. You will be responsible for driving safely and lawfully, carrying out daily vehicle checks and completing collection duties while following company health and safety procedures.

This vacancy is for a full‑time position and includes working Bank Holidays, with time off in lieu provided for any Bank Holidays worked. Please note that Saturday catch-up working may also be required during the Christmas period.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 28 days' annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Following safety instructions and driving in a safe, lawful and efficient manner
• Adhering to relevant road traffic legislation
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks
• Reporting any vehicle defects to the Supervisor immediately
• Carrying out collection duties in a courteous, clean and efficient manner
• Using the correct tools, equipment and personal protective equipment
• Reporting accidents, near misses, dangerous occurrences or unsafe conditions
• Working safely and following company procedures, regulations and codes of practice
• Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of waste collection services
• Carrying out other reasonable job-related duties as required

What are we looking for?

• Category C (LGV 2) licence
• Driver CPC
• Full driving licence
• Knowledge of current transport legislation, including the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Working Time Directive
• Experience of driving vehicles in a commercial environment
• Good communication skills
• The ability to follow management instructions
• Previous experience within the waste industry
• Good local knowledge of collection routes
• An honest and trustworthy approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and under your own supervision

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,500 people.

The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.