HGV Class 2 Driver

Biffa; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading waste management company as a Class 2 Driver, with opportunities to transition to Class 1. You will be responsible for transporting waste materials in a compliant and efficient manner. This full-time entry-level position offers a competitive hourly wage, overtime compensation, and a chance to work with a collaborative team committed to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (C+E) required.
• Drivers CPC card is essential.
• Experience with hook lift and skip vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate LGV vehicles for the transportation of waste material.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours' rules and transport legislation.
• Develop a good working relationship with 3rd party off takers.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Biffa Campbeltown, Scotland, United Kingdom

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This range is provided by Biffa. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Class 2 Driver with training to Class 1 Driver - can be based out of Lochgilphead or Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute

39 hours per week, times to suit starting location

Salary: £14.50 per hour

Overtime paid at 1.5 times

In this role your primary function is to drive various vehicles for the transportation of waste/recyclates, to comply with all aspects of Health & Safety and the Company's contractual obligations with the local authority. You will need to provide daily pre start checks on vehicles before operated.

Your key responsibilities:

• Operate LGV vehicles for the transportation of waste material to landfill
• Compliance with driver hours' rules and transport legislation
• Develop a good working relationship with 3rd party off takers
• Ensure compliance with company standards
• Maintain a good standard of vehicle cleanliness
• Undertake vehicle wheel re torque on a weekly basis
• Attend operational meetings as and when required
• Ensure compliance with defect report procedure
• Maintain robust documentation records
  
  
  

Requirements

Essential criteria for this role:

• Full UK driving licence (C+E)
• Health & Safety awareness
• Drivers CPC card
• Experience working with hook lift and skip vehicles
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Able to carry out daily maintenance duties and effect minor repairs as required
  
  
  

Biffa - we're changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Management and Manufacturing

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