HGV Refuse Driver

Serco Limited; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking an HGV Refuse and Recycling Driver to join their Hart team. This full-time position involves delivering waste and recycling services while ensuring community standards are met. The ideal candidate must hold a valid driving license and be physically fit. A range of benefits including holidays, pension, and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence and a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Are physically fit and healthy (this is a must, due to the nature of the work!).
• Are a dedicated, friendly and professional team player.

Responsibilities

• Complete a pre-planned route as the driver, collecting waste and recycling from residential homes.
• Be the public face of the company in the community.
• Ensure that your vehicle safety checks are completed before starting your round.

Job description

Location:Hart, RG27 8BW
Salary:£34,997.02 per annum + excellent benefits
Full Time:40hours per week
Working hours:Monday to Friday, 6.00am - 2.30pm, with occasional work on Saturdays and Bank Holidays.
Interview date:Monday 1st September (an alternate date can be arranged if this isn't suitable)This position will be going live on Monday 15th September.

Keep your streets clean and your community proud.

Join our Hart team as an HGV Refuse and Recycling Driver and play a vital role in keeping your community clean, safe, and sustainable.

Working alongside a professional and friendly team, you'll deliver a full waste and recycling service to local residents and businesses. Your efforts will help maintain high standards across the community while providing excellent customer service every step of the way.

You'll be entrusted to:

• Complete a pre-planned route as the driver, with your team of loaders, collecting waste and recycling from residential homes and commercial properties.
• Be the public face of Serco in the community.

• Ensure that your vehicle safety checks are completed and that your truck is clean and work ready, before setting off on your round

In our team, we all pitch in! As well as driving the lorry, you'll work alongside our loaders too - staying active and helping to get things done quickly and efficiently.

You'll be a great fit for this role if you...

• Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence and a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Are physically fit and healthy (this is a must, due to the nature of the work!)
• Are a dedicated, friendly and professional team player

• Are willing to go the extra mile on your rounds to help your team hit its targets

What's in it for you?
Our benefits are designed to put you first. Alongside meaningful and active work in your community, you'll get:

• Holidays:20days, plus bank holidays(or time off in lieu)
• Pension:Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development:A wide range of learning opportunitieswith over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Health and wellbeing:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.

• Discounts:Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.

We're a proud holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, a Disability Confident Leader, and a top three Great British Employer of Veterans, championing fair access to employment and equal opportunities for all. As such, we'll make reasonable adjustments from interview through to employment.

As part of theDisability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the Ban the Box'pledge (some may be exempt due to thenature of the role and the security clearance required).

Impact a better future - change starts on your doorstep.Apply today.

For help with your application, or to discuss your eligibility, please contact 0345 010 4000.

Location: Hart, RG27 8BW
Salary:£34,997.02 per annum + excellent benefits
Full Time: 40hours per week
Working hours:Monday to Friday, 6.00am - 2.30pm, with occasional work on Saturdays and Bank Holidays.
Interview date: Monday 1st September (an alternate date can be arranged if this isn't suitable) This position will be going live on Monday 15th September.

Keep your streets clean and your community proud.

Join our Hart team as an HGV Refuse and Recycling Driver and play a vital role in keeping your community clean, safe, and sustainable.

Working alongside a professional and friendly team, you'll deliver a full waste and recycling service to local residents and businesses. Your efforts will help maintain high standards across the community while providing excellent customer service every step of the way.

You'll be entrusted to:

• Complete a pre-planned route as the driver, with your team of loaders, collecting waste and recycling from residential homes and commercial properties.
• Be the public face of Serco in the community.

• Ensure that your vehicle safety checks are completed and that your truck is clean and work ready, before setting off on your round

In our team, we all pitch in! As well as driving the lorry, you'll work alongside our loaders too - staying active and helping to get things done quickly and efficiently.

You'll be a great fit for this role if you...

• Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence and a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Are physically fit and healthy (this is a must, due to the nature of the work!)
• Are a dedicated, friendly and professional team player

• Are willing to go the extra mile on your rounds to help your team hit its targets

What's in it for you?
Our benefits are designed to put you first. Alongside meaningful and active work in your community, you'll get:

• Holidays:20days, plus bank holidays(or time off in lieu)
• Pension:Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development:A wide range of learning opportunitieswith over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Health and wellbeing:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.

• Discounts:Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.

We're a proud holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, a Disability Confident Leader, and a top three Great British Employer of Veterans, championing fair access to employment and equal opportunities for all. As such, we'll make reasonable adjustments from interview through to employment.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to thenature of the role and the security clearance required).

Impact a better future - change starts on your doorstep.Apply today.

For help with your application, or to discuss your eligibility, please contact 0345 010 4000.