HGV Waste Collection Driver

Talent Dice Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Preston seeks an experienced HGV driver to oversee refuse collection and recycling operations. The ideal candidate will drive HGV vehicles, supervise a small team, and ensure high productivity while assisting with public engagement. Experience in refuse collection and strong communication skills are essential. This role requires outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in HGV driving and refuse collection preferred.
• Ability to supervise a small team effectively.
• Good communication skills to interact with the public.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV vehicles for refuse collection and recycling duties.
• Supervise a small team of drivers and laborers.
• Operate refuse collection and recycling equipment.

Job description

Overview

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Driving of HGV vehicles used for refuse collection and recycling duties, including skip loaders.
• Supervise a small team of labourers/other drivers during driving duties.
• Operation of automatic and manual refuse collection and recycling equipment.
• Moving and emptying of wheeled bins, food waste caddies and refuse sacks outside in all weathers.
• To provide domestic, food, bulky item and trade waste collections.
• Collect, sort and load onto vehicle at speed various items such as newspapers and magazines, brown, green and clear glass, aluminium and steel cans, and textiles from households.
• Deliver leaflets to households.
• Deliver wheeled bins, storage boxes and sacks to households.
• Maintain high levels of productivity.
• To converse with members of the public in a polite, professional, courteous and helpful manner.
• To work overtime in order to complete collection rounds as and when required.
• Actively assist in the promotion of the service including communicating with householders etc.
• Assist with other Cleansing duties, including transfer station duties, where necessary.