LGV 2 Driver

Biffa; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Biffa Perkz – high street discounts

Pioneering family-friendly policies

Job summary

Biffa is seeking an LGV Driver Loader in Manchester. The role involves driving LGV waste collection vehicles, collecting and emptying bins, and performing street cleansing tasks in all weather conditions.

The job is physically demanding, with early starts and outdoor work. You will work as part of a crew, taking initiative and contributing to the local environment and community, with opportunities for on-the-job training and family-friendly benefits.

Qualifications

• Physical role requiring early starts and outdoor work in all weathers.
• Ability to operate as part of a team and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV waste collection vehicles and collect/empty bins from households.
• Carry out street cleansing activities such as sweeping and litter picking.
• Lead and work with a crew to complete daily tasks.
• Maintain safety and vehicle standards while on duty.

Job description

Biffa

LGV Driver Loader

Location: Manchester

£16.26p/h

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

This is a physically demanding role, and you’ll need to be comfortable with early starts in the morning and happy working outside all year round and in all weathers. 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