HGV Driver - Commercial Waste

BCP Council; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

BCP Council is recruiting a Class 2 HGV Driver with up-to-date CPC to join our Commercial Waste operations in the Bournemouth area. The 37-hour week is on a rota basis and may include weekends, early starts and late finishes.

You will service a range of vehicles (including skip, RORO and HIAB) and will engage with commercial customers and the public to ensure high quality service. We offer a competitive starting salary (£28,598) plus R&R payment (£2,649) and a clear pathway for progression

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 entitlement and CPC up to date.
• Strong customer service skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive a range of commercial vehicles including skip, RORO and HIAB.
• Work 37 hours per week on a rota; weekends/early starts/late finishes may be required.
• Provide excellent service to commercial customers and the public.

Skills

HGV Class 2

CPC

Customer service

Job description

The pay for this role will start at £28,598 plus £2,649 per annum R&R payment.

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure

Are you a team player with excellent customer service skills looking for a new challenge?

BCP Council is looking to recruit a Class 2 HGV Driver with up to date CPC who is flexible and willing to drive a range of vehicles.

We operate a Commercial Waste refuse and recycling bin service, skip, RORO including HIAB, and bulky waste service within the local area.

The full-time post is 37 hours a week working on a rota basis. It may involve some weekend working, early starts and some late finishes.

Good communication skills are essential as you will be speaking to our commercial customers and members of the public.

If you are a flexible, hardworking, team player, who is able to carry out instructions efficiently and is proud to get the job done well, you will be an asset to our team.

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

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We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.

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About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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