HGV Driver/Loader

FCC Environment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

20 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits (cycle to work, Gym/

Job summary

FCC Environment is hiring an HGV Driver / Loader at our Havering Depot in Essex. The role involves driving waste collection vehicles and loading waste, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and an hourly rate of £18.17.

You will work to safety standards and company procedures, ensuring timely, compliant waste collection. The position is full-time, with benefits including pension, life cover, discretionary bonus, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• HGV/LGV Cat C licence required.
• Driver CPC qualification required.
• Digital tachograph card required.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices inWaste collection roles.
• Experience in waste collection is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out waste collection duties including driving vehicles and loading waste.
• Meet cleaning standards and timescales for tasks.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Follow safety instructions and wear PPE as required.
• Use equipment safely and correctly and perform daily vehicle checks.
• Record progress and service exceptions using required systems.
• Drive safely and legally, considering road conditions and hours regulations.
• Report vehicle defects or incidents promptly.
• Maintain professional representation of FCC Environment and clients.

Skills

HGV/LGV Cat C licence

Driver CPC qualification

Digital tachograph card

Waste collection experience

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further...

HGV Driver / Loader

Hourly rate - £18.17 per hour

Hours – 40 Hours per week

Location & Postcode – Essex, Havering Depot, RM12 5BF

As an HGV Driver / Loader at FCC Environment, you will carry out waste collection duties, including driving operational vehicles and collecting and loading waste. You will ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements, relevant legislation and company policies and procedures.

This vacancy is for a full-time position.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 20 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Carrying out waste collection duties, including driving vehicles and collecting and loading waste
• Completing work to the required cleanliness standards and timescales
• Working independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Following all safety instructions and wearing the designated personal protective equipment
• Using equipment and machinery correctly and safely
• Completing daily vehicle safety and defect checks
• Reporting vehicle defects, incidents, incomplete work and other issues promptly
• Using required systems and electronic devices to record job progress, service exceptions and completed work
• Driving safely, lawfully and efficiently, with consideration for road traffic legislation and weather conditions
• Using tachographs or logbooks and complying with drivers’ hours legislation
• Representing the company and client professionally
• Maintaining positive working relationships with Council Officers

What are we looking for?

• A valid HGV/LGV Category C licence
• An up-to-date Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification
• A valid digital tachograph driver card
• Knowledge of manual handling and health and safety
• A good understanding of waste collection activitiesPrevious experience working within the waste industry
• A positive attitude and the ability to work in a multicultural environment
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A motivated and trustworthy individual with a good work ethic

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,500 people.

The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.