Healthcare Class 2 Service Driver Eng & Wales Depots

phs Group; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A national waste management company in the UK is seeking a Class 2 Service Technician to manage waste collection in their Healthcare Division. This role requires a valid LGV Class 2 license, excellent customer service skills, and adherence to safety compliance. Responsibilities include operating specialized vehicles and handling various types of waste, including support for Covid testing sites. The position offers a salary of £30,089.28, 31 days of annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave of 31 days

Pension

24-hour wellbeing helpline

Discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Must have a good safety record.
• Driving license held for at least 12 months.
• Open-minded regarding products transported.

Responsibilities

• Follow planned routes using PDA for collections.
• Operate Soft Compaction Vehicles.
• Collect offensive waste from Euro Bins.
• Support Covid testing stations with waste collection.
• Complete hazardous consignment notes.
• Return to depot daily to empty collected waste.

Skills

Customer service skills

Driving skills

Safety compliance

Education

LGV Class 2 license

Driver CPC card

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!

A day in the life of a Service Technician at phs will involve;

• You will 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, you will have no problem with these.
• You will be using Soft Compaction Vehicles, designed specifically for the service we provide which are like refuge collection vehicle.
• Emptying/Collecting Euro Bins containing offensive waste.
• Supporting Covid testing stations by collecting sealed waste.
• Completing hazardous consignment notes/Transfer notes.
• Returning to your allocated depot every day to empty the waste from the vehicle that was collected.

The ideal candidate for a Service Technician role at phs will:

• Safety and legal compliance are a must. We welcome applications from people with a good safety record.
• Essential qualifications are a Category C (LGV Class 2) license, current Driver CPC card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• To be eligible for this role you will have held a full driving license for at least 12 months and, have attained the appropriate LGV Cat C License. You cannot have no more than 6 penalty points and no IN or DD endorsements of less than five years then you could be what we are looking for.
• Be open minded with regards to the products you will be carrying on your vehicle.
• Due to the nature of waste we handle, technicians are advised to have vaccinations against Hepatitis B, tetanus/polio. Hepatitis A is also advised. Employee vaccinations are paid for by phs.

In for your commitment and expertise, you will get:

• A salary of £30089.28 (Based on a 40-hour working week Monday to Friday)
• 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.