HGV Class 2 Service Driver

phs Group; Middleton; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hygiene services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Class 2 Service Driver to manage waste collection of recycling materials and dental waste. This role plays a crucial part in customer satisfaction, requiring strong driving skills and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will hold a Category C license and have excellent customer service abilities. The offer includes a salary of £28,000 based on a 40-hour work week with no weekend commitments and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary of £28,000

No scheduled weekend working

13 paydays per year

Ongoing career development opportunities

Retailer discounts

24-hour wellbeing helpline

Pension

Qualifications

• Must have held a full driving license for at least 12 months.
• Cannot have more than 6 penalty points.
• Advised to have vaccinations against Hepatitis B, tetanus/polio.

Responsibilities

• Follow planned routes using PDA devices.
• Collect recycling plastic, cardboard, and dental waste.
• Empty and collect Euro bins containing offensive waste.
• Support Covid testing stations with waste collection.
• Return to depot to empty collected waste.

Skills

Safety compliance

Driving skills

Customer service

Education

Category C (LGV Class 2) license

Current Driver CPC card

Valid Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Class 2 Service Driver

As a Class 2 service Driver for Phs you will picking up Recycling Plastic Cardboard and some Dental Waste , 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!

Being an experienced Class 2 Service Driver, your responsibilities will include collectingRecycling Plastic Cardboard and some Dental Wasteproducts . But whatever your route for the day, youll play a vital part in keeping our customers facilities hygienic and fresh.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Service Driver 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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

In for your commitment and expertise, you will get :

• A salary of £28,000 (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

About phs

Phs Group was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 90,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 57 years of business.

Our businesses include : Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, Phs Direct and Direct 365 (sale of consumables), Phs Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit and Compliance.

Although we welcome candidates from all demographics, we recognise we do not have a proportionate number of female technicians in this location currently and would like to rectify this.

At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.