Lgv 2 Driver

Biffa Waste Services; Hayle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Biffa Perkz discounts

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services is seeking an LGV driver in the Hayle area to operate waste collection vehicles and perform street cleansing duties. You will collect bins and boxes from households and lead tasks within a crew on site.

The role requires a valid LGV Class 2 licence, knowledge of HSE procedures, and a proactive approach to supporting fellow crew members. Overtime is available and on-site work at TR27 6LP.

Qualifications

• Valid LGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
• Previous Class 2 driving experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of UK roads and driving regulations.
• Good understanding of drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations.
• Comfortable working as part of a crew.
• Willingness to support other crew members with loading, unloading and other operational duties.
• Able to follow health & safety procedures and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV waste collection vehicles to collect and empty bins/boxes from householders.
• Carry out street cleansing activities such as sweeping and litter picking.
• Work as part of a crew, supporting colleagues and leading on tasks when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Crew collaboration

Health & safety

UK road knowledge

Job description

Days of work: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

Shift: 06:30 – 15:00 (Overtime is available)

Pay: £17.35 per hour

Location: TR27 6LP

Working as part of a crew, you will drive LGV waste collection vehicles, collecting and emptying bins, and boxes from householders and carrying out street cleansing activities such as sweeping and litter picking..

This is a great job if you like to work using your own initiative and leading teams, in the outdoors, carrying out a role where you can make a difference to the local environment and communities.

Here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa

• On-the-job training with our in-house team
• Access to Biffa Perkz – high street discounts for you and your family
• Pioneering family-friendly policies

We’re here to change the way people think about waste

With over 100 years of history, Biffa’s iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK. Whether we’re turning waste into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Over 11,000 people around the country trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

Dedicated to diversity

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

Our Values

We live by our values of #TFR

Teamwork – working together for each other

Fairness – treating and being treated equally

Respect – appreciating and valuing each other for who we are and what we do

Requirements

• Valid LGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
• Previous Class 2 driving experience preferred
• Good knowledge of UK roads and driving regulations
• Good understanding of drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations
• Comfortable working as part of a crew
• Willingness to support other crew members with loading, unloading and other operational duties
• Able to follow health & safety procedures and company policies