HGV 2 Dust Cart Driver

Accelerate Personnel Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8h guaranteed pay

Weekly pay

On-call driving team

Driver referral scheme

Job summary

Accelerate Personnel are recruiting on behalf of our client for an HGV 2 Dust Cart Driver, delivering an efficient waste collection service across the district. This temp-perm role involves driving a refuse collection vehicle, multi-stream waste duties, and supervising a small crew where required.

You will complete vehicle checks, adhere to health and safety practices, and contribute to meeting service standards and performance indicators while supporting the team.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with Category C entitlement.
• CPC & Tachograph Card required.
• Previous driving experience.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.
• Ability to help with manual lifting when required.

Responsibilities

• Collecting multiple waste streams in line with Council methods and arrangements.
• Working to prescribed health and safety requirements, ensuring no impact on the public while completing the round.
• Ensuring transport management requirements are met at all times.
• Supervising the designated crew throughout the round.
• Completing vehicle checks before and after each shift and promptly reporting faults.
• Working as part of the team to meet service standards, targets, and performance indicators.

Skills

HGV Driving

Team Leadership

Health & Safety

Manual Handling

Communication

Tools

CPC & Tachograph

Job description

Accelerate Personnel are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a HGV 2 Dust Cart Driver, You will be required to deliver an efficient and effective waste collection service for residents and businesses across the district. This is a Temp-Perm opportunity for a driver who values the environment, enjoys driving, and takes pride in leading a small team to support the delivery of this vital service. This role primarily involves driving a refuse collection vehicle and operating across multiple waste streams. You will also be expected to help with lifting when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting multiple waste streams in line with Council methods and arrangements.
• Working to prescribed health and safety requirements, ensuring no impact on the public while completing the round.
• Ensuring transport management requirements are met at all times.
• Supervising the designated crew throughout the round.
• Completing vehicle checks before and after each shift and promptly reporting faults.
• Working as part of the team to meet service standards, targets, and performance indicators.

Requirements

• Valid UK driving licence with Category C entitlement
• CPC & Tachograph Card
• Previous driving experience
• Good communication skills and team work
• Ability to help with manual lifting when required

What Accelerate Personnel can offer

• 8 hours minimum guaranteed pay per day
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated driving team available 24/7 on call
• Driver referral scheme