HGV Refuse Driver

Guidant Global; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking Class 2 Refuse Collection Drivers for a long-term position in the Brighton area, covering refuse collection for the Council. The role involves driving a Class 2 vehicle, ensuring team safety, and handling waste and recycling. Applicants must possess a valid Class 2 LGV licence and have excellent interpersonal skills. Shift times are Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends required.

Qualifications

• Full and valid Class 2 LGV/HGV vehicle licence.
• Minimum of one year experience driving a class 2 vehicle in the UK.
• Valid digital tacho card and CPC card.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 vehicle and operate machinery for refuse loading.
• Ensure safety of the team.
• Collect and empty waste and recycling bins.

Skills

Driving Class 2 vehicle

Safety awareness

Good communication

Ability to lift heavy objects

Job description

Guidant Global are recruiting Class 2 Refuse Collection Drivers for the Brighton and Hove Council to cover Brighton and the surrounding areas. This is a long-term position and does require commitment on your part.

Shift times: Monday to Friday, 06.00-Finish. Occasional weekend days will be required, particularly during peak summer seasons and around Bank Holidays.

Pay: £17.47 per hour

Job role:

• Responsible for driving a Class 2 vehicle and operating the machinery for the refuse loading
• Taking responsibility for the safety of your team
• Reporting any issues to the Transport team, including vehicle and machinery concerns and faults, missed collection reasons and any issues encountered on the route
• Collecting and emptying commercial and residential waste and recycling refuse bins
• Happy to load when requirements dictate, requiring coverage on foot of long distances
• Guiding the driver in crowded areas and through tight situations
• Attending training as required to remain compliant with Health and Safety regulations
• Comply with regular DVLA checks
• Adherence to all regulations

A site induction and full training of the job role will be provided with familiarisation of the local areas.

Requirements:

• A full and valid Class 2 LGV/HGV vehicle licence
• Have no more than 6 points on your licence
• Valid digital tacho card
• Valid CPC card
• Have a minimum of one years' experience driving a class 2 vehicle in the UK
• Being personable as you will be working amongst the local community
• Able to lift heavy objects, including pushing and pulling refuse and recycling bins
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Previous experience of driving a refuse lorry is preferred but not essential. Own transport preferred due to the shift start and finish times.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.