HGV driver/loader (Domestic)

Enveconw; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Company events

Free Parking

Job summary

Enveconw in Blackpool is seeking a reliable HGV Driver/Loader. The role involves driving various vehicles for waste collection, ensuring compliance with transport regulations, and assisting with litter management. Candidates should possess a Full UK Heavy Goods Vehicle License, a Driver CPC, and experience in driving vehicles over 3.5 tonne, with a focus on customer interaction and physical task completion. Employee perks include discounts, company events, and free parking.

Qualifications

• Full UK Heavy Goods Vehicle License required.
• Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) within 6 months.
• Considerable knowledge of road use regulations for driving.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV and other vehicles including refuse collection vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle and complete relevant documentation.
• Assist in collection of various types of waste and ensure safe working practices.

Skills

Full UK Heavy Goods Vehicle License

Driver CPC within 6 months

Knowledge of road use regulations

Experience driving over 3.5 tonne

Experience of HGV driving over 7.5 tonne

Ability to deal with customers politely

Ability to lift and carry frequently

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Ability for physical duties

Experience in multi-drop collections

Job description

Job Outline: HGV driver/loader. Domestic and Trade Waste

Location: Blackpool – Layton Depot, Plymouth Road, FY3 7HW

Enveco is looking for a suitable and reliable person to join our team as an HGV Driver.

About the role

Driving of HGV and all other vehicles or heavy plant and machinery, including specialist equipment or trailers. To include-: Refuse Collection Vehicles, Mechanical Excavators, Tele Handler, JCB Loading Shovels, Gritters, Hook Loader skip vehicles, tractors, mowing machines, vans, tipping vehicles and quad bikes

• The use of trailers and other towed equipment
• Completion of all relevant documentation associated with driving duties and compliance with transport regulations
• Carry out all vehicle and ancillary equipment safety including basic maintenance topping up of fluids etc
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle cab and external appearance, as required, using a hosepipe and power washers
• Maintain regular communication with administration office/supervisors, as required, for further instruction of confirmation of work completed
• Completion of daily and weekly documents, time sheets, and work completion records

Operatives Duties

• Assist in the collection of waste including wheeled bin receptacles, contained waste, loose waste, fly‑tipped waste, dead animals, spillages of any type, hazardous waste such as used syringes, dog fouling, excrement, all other forms of highway or tideline debris
• To clear up any wind‑blown waste once presented and waste dropped during the collection process or waste deposited at collection points during the working day and any other litter.
• Use of small hand‑held tools and mowers to carry basic other maintenance, weed treatment, painting, pressure washing, pothole repairs, manual gully emptying, etc
• General duties including street cleansing, refuse collection, grounds maintenance, parks, grass verge, and green open space maintenance using non‑mechanical equipment meaning rakes, spades, hoes, brush, shovel, litter pickers, and hoops, to remove litter and detritus (silt), weeds, dog fouling, beach, and tidal litter etc.
• Delivery of waste receptacles, information leaflets, letters, and other forms of service communication
• Ensure that duties are carried out by established safe working practices following guidance on risk assessments provided
• Contribute to the services ‘Eyes and Ears’ approach to environmental impacts such as litter, dog fouling, fly posting, fly‑tipping, and other environmental impacts that impact keeping Blackpool safe and tidy
• Act as an ambassador for the service

About the rewards

• Employee discounts with various partners
• Company events
• Free Parking

About you

• Full UK Heavy Goods Vehicle License
• Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) within 6 months
• Considerable knowledge of road use regulations for driving activities
• Considerable experience of driving vehicles over 3.5 tonne
• Experience of HGV driving over 7.5 tonne
• Ability to deal with customers in a polite and friendly manner
• Ability to lift and carry on a frequent and repetitive basis and walk considerable distances
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to undertake duties in a physical role
• Experience in multi drop collections and deliveries
• Experience in being able to carry out physical tasks related e.g. Emptying litter bins, removal of accumulated refuse and litter, removal of bulky waste, and clearance of storm debris