HGV Refuse Driver

The Thrive Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Group Oldham are seeking HGV Refuse Drivers to work for the local authority in and around the Oldham area. You will be based from their Oldham depot and required to drive around the Oldham Borough with a team.

You will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, quality and efficient Refuse Collection Service including all recycling collection activities, in all weather conditions. The rate of pay is £15.29 per hour, with hours 7.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 2 HGV Licence (CAT C) with CPC and Digi-Tacho.
• Knowledge of current transport regulations.
• Experience in Waste/Refuse is preferred but training will be provided on the job.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects.
• Operating the power mechanism.
• Supervising duties and responsible for the crew.
• Working as part of a team.
• Maintaining the highest level of customer care.

Skills

Team supervision

Professionalism

Education

HGV Class 2 Licence (CAT C), CPC, Digi-Tacho

Job description

Thrive Group Oldham are seeking HGV Refuse Drivers to work for the local authority in and around the Oldham area.

12 months experience required

You will be based from their Oldham depot and required to drive around the Oldham Borough with a team. You will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, quality and efficient Refuse Collection Service including all recycling collection activities, in all weather conditions.

Rate of pay: £15.29 per hourHours: 7.00am - 5.00pm. Monday - Friday

Location: Oldham and all surrounding areas

Purpose of the job

You will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, quality and efficient Refuse Collection Service including all recycling collection activities, in all weather conditions.

The type of driving is very different to many other driving roles. This is stop-start driving, where you must be very aware of your surroundings, as working often in tight spaces/areas. You will be required to manoeuvre the vehicle around other parked vehicles safely and cautiously, being aware of pedestrians and members of the public.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Undertaking vehicle checks each morning and reporting any defects.
• Operating the power mechanism.
• Supervising duties and responsible for the crew.
• Working as part of a team.
• Ensuring that the highest level of customer care is maintained.

Requirements

• Must hold a Class 2 HGV Licence (CAT C) a CPC and Digi-Tacho
• Knowledge of the current transport regulations
• Ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism
• Polite and friendly manner at all times
• Ability to drive in all weather conditions
• Lead by example
• Previous Waste/Refuse experience preferred, but not essential - Training will be provided on the job

Temporary

Please note that due to high volumes of applicants we can only contact successful shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us in 7 days then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.