HGV Refuse Driver

Serco Limited; Richmond; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking an HGV Refuse & Recycling Driver/Loader for its Richmond team. You will be responsible for collecting waste and recycling, engaging positively with the community, and ensuring the vehicle is well-maintained. Ideal candidates will hold a valid driving licence and be physically fit and enthusiastic about their work. This role offers full-time hours with competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Health and wellbeing programs

Employee discounts

ShareSave scheme

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence & Driver CPC.
• Hard working and physically fit.
• Enthusiastic and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Collect waste and recycling from residential homes and commercial properties.
• Complete vehicle safety checks before setting out.
• Represent Serco's Environmental Services team in the community.

Skills

Class 1 or 2 driving licence

Hard working

Physically fit and healthy

Team player

Job description

Overview

Location: Twickenham TW2 7SG

Salary: £37,067.85 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 Richmond team, you will provide a complete waste and recycling service on behalf of the residents and community in Twickenham. With a professional, dedicated and friendly team of Refuse Collection staff, we ensure that streets, homes and businesses are kept clean, safe and tidy, whilst providing the very best levels of customer service to all members of the community that we serve.

You’ll be entrusted to:

• You will set off on a pre-planned route as the driver with your team of Loaders you are working with, 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 that your vehicle safety checks are completed and that your truck is clean and work-ready.

Does this sound like you? You'll be a great fit for this role if you...

• Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence & Driver CPC
• Hard working
• Physically fit and healthy due to the nature of the business
• Hold plenty of enthusiasm and a big smile
• Be willing to go the extra mile whilst on your rounds to enable your team to hit their targets
• Team player

Discover all you need to keep growing

Here you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we're proud to offer clear development opportunities - and the support and tools to help you seize them. Because this is a place for you

• Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: A wide range of learning opportunities with 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.
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.