HGV Class 2 Driver

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

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Class 2 Driver, based in Lochgilphead or Campbeltown. This position involves operating LGV vehicles for waste transportation, requiring a full UK driving licence and adherence to health and safety regulations. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience working with hook lift and skip vehicles.
• Ability to carry out daily maintenance duties and effect minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate LGV vehicles for the transportation of waste material to landfill.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours’ rules and transport legislation.
• Maintain a good standard of vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

Full UK driving licence (C+E)

Drivers CPC card

Job description

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

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.

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