HGV Driver/Loader-Hart Basingstoke & Deane

Serco Limited; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Basingstoke seeks an HGV Refuse & Recycling Driver/Loader to provide a vital service to the community. You will work in a supportive team, ensuring cleanliness and safety while providing exceptional customer service. Applicants need a valid driving licence, strength, and a positive attitude. Benefits include generous holiday, pension contributions, and various health programs.

Benefits

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension scheme up to 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence & Driver CPC.
• Willing to go the extra mile to help the team hit their targets.

Responsibilities

• Collecting waste and recycling from residential homes and commercial properties.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks before routes.
• Serve as the public face of Serco’s Environmental Services team.

Skills

Team player

Hard working

Physically fit and healthy

Enthusiastic and positive attitude

Education

Valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence & Driver CPC

Job description

Overview

Location: Basingstoke RG24 8PL

Salary: £34,997.02 per annum + excellent benefits

Full time: 40 hours per week

Working hours: Monday – Friday 6.00am – 2.30pm with occasional Saturday work and Bank Holidays.

Ready to make an impact? As a HGV Refuse & Recycling Driver/Loader in our Hart team, you will provide a complete waste and recycling service on behalf of the residents and community in Basingstoke. You will work with a professional, dedicated and friendly team of Refuse Collection staff to keep streets, homes and businesses clean, safe and tidy, while delivering the highest levels of customer service.

Responsibilities

• You will set off on a pre-planned route as the driver with your team of Loaders, collecting waste and recycling from residential homes and commercial properties.
• You will be the public face of Serco’s Environmental Services team in the community.
• Before setting out on your rounds, you will ensure vehicle safety checks are completed and that the truck is clean and work-ready.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence & Driver CPC
• Hard working
• Physically fit and healthy due to the nature of the job
• Enthusiastic with a positive attitude
• Willing to go the extra mile to help the team hit their targets
• Team player

Benefits

• Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Access to around 1,000 retailers
• ShareSave scheme: Save and buy Serco shares at a discount
• Employee networks: Supportive networks for colleagues
• Charity: Paid volunteering day each year and payroll giving options

About Us

At Serco, we’re a fast-growing company serving governments around the globe. Our work spans sectors including Justice, Immigration, Defence, Leisure, Healthcare, Transport, and Citizen Services. We’re committed to delivering, improving and redesigning public services, guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride.

Our Recruitment Process

We see people for performance and potential. We are Gold Inclusive Employer Standard and Disability Confident Leader, championing fair access and equal opportunities. We’re open to flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable adjustments from interview through to employment. Disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria will be invited to demonstrate their abilities at interview. We support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through the Ban the Box pledge. Applications may close early if volume is high; please apply promptly.

How to Apply

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today. For help with your application or to discuss eligibility, please contact 0345 010 4000.