HGV Refuse Drivers

Blue Arrow; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking reliable and experienced HGV Drivers to join our team for refuse and recycling collection across local routes. A long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent.

You will drive on local routes, complete paperwork, perform daily vehicle checks, and adhere to safety rules. Weekday pay is £17.47 per hour with higher rates for weekends and overtime; shifts may include AM or PM times.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV license and minimum 6 months HGV driving experience.
• Ability to complete enhanced compliance checks (Right to Work, references, proof of address, National Insurance number, etc.).
• Strong attention to safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Drive along designated routes to collect refuse and recycling waste.
• Check routes for safety restrictions, planned roadworks, and traffic to ensure smooth operations.
• Complete job logs and incident reports.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report issues promptly.
• Adhere to site rules and regulations, including correct PPE usage.

Skills

HGV driving

Safety-conscious

Route planning

Record-keeping

Job description

HGV Drivers - Refuse & Recycling Collection

Location: Local routes

Pay: £17.47 per hour (Weekdays) - Higher rates for weekends and overtime

Contract: Long-term, with the potential to become permanent

Blue Arrow is looking for reliable and experienced HGV Drivers to join our team for refuse and recycling collection across local routes. If you're an HGV driver seeking a stable, long-term opportunity that could lead to a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive along designated routes to collect refuse and recycling waste.
• Check routes for safety restrictions, planned roadworks, and traffic to ensure smooth operations.
• Complete all required paperwork, including job logs and incident reports.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report any issues promptly.
• Adhere to site rules and regulations, including correct PPE usage.

Shift Details

• Monday to Friday with potential evening and weekend overtime.
• Choose between AM or PM shifts:
  • AM Shifts: Start at 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, or 7:00 AM
  • PM Shifts: 12:30 PM - 9:30 PM
• Approx. 6.5 hours per shift.

Requirements

• Valid HGV license.
• Minimum 6 months HGV driving experience.
• Ability to complete enhanced compliance checks (Right to Work, references, proof of address, National Insurance number, etc.).
• Strong attention to safety and reliability.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.