HGV Driver - Charnwood

Adecco; Beckingthorpe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-site parking

Career development opportunities

Free hot drinks

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting an HGV Refuse Collection Driver to join a team of key workers in Beckingthorpe. The role offers pre-planned routes, set start and finish times, and weekly pay.

You will collect refuse and recycling daily and work with the team to meet service level agreements. The ideal candidate has a valid HGV Class 2 licence with up to 6 points, Driver CPC, good communication, and a willingness to assist loaders.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence (with no more than 6 points) and Driver CPC.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to assist refuse loaders.
• Self-motivated and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out refuse and recycling collections daily.
• Operate in-cab technology and mobile devices.
• Complete paperwork in real time.
• Carry out daily inspections and report for machinery/vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and machinery.
• Maintain excellent customer relations.

Skills

HGV Class 2 license

Driver CPC

Team player

Communication

Job description

HGV Refuse Collection Driver to join a team of valued key workers and help make a positive difference to the environment we all live and work in.

Offering a fantastic work-life balance! With pre-planned routes and set start and finish times, there are no nasty surprises or late finishes, leaving you with plenty of time to spend with your family and friends.

As a HGV Refuse Collection Driver, you'll:

• Carry out refuse and recycling collections daily, with skills and knowledge of all machinery aspects of the job
• Undertake all duties in a professional manner deploying safe lifting and handling techniques appropriate to articles left for removal
• Use in-cab technology and mobile devices as directed
• Complete relevant paperwork in real time
• Carry out daily inspections and reporting for machinery and vehicles, before and after use
• Ensure the cleanliness of machinery and vehicles.
• Maintain excellent customer and client relations, particularly with members of the public and other motor users

Your typical working hours will be:

• 6.000am to 4.00pm Tuesday to Friday
• Overtime opportunities available

What you'll need to do the role:

• Valid HGV Class 2 driving licence (with no more than 6 points)
• Driver CPC
• Willingness to help refuse loaders while on your rounds to enable your team to complete the route within the service level agreement
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated
• Willingness to undertake tasks
• Clean drivers licence
• Previous relevant experience desirable, but not essential

What's in it for you?

• Weekly pay
• Free on-site parking while on duty
• Fantastic career development opportunities
• Free hot drinks

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