LGV 2 Driver

Biffa; Melton Mowbray; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Discounts at high street stores

Cycle to Work scheme

Dental care benefits

Healthcare access

Job summary

Biffa is seeking a dedicated LGV 2 Driver/loader to join our outdoor team. Monday to Friday, 40 hours weekly, 07:00–15:30 shifts, with overtime as needed. You will drive waste collection vehicles, collect and empty household bins, boxes and bags, and work to high safety and service standards.

The role offers on-site work, pension options and employee discounts. A supportive team and clear progression paths are highlighted by the company.

Qualifications

• Valid LGV/HGV Class 2 licence held at all times.
• Driver CPC / Qualification Card (DQC) current.
• Solid understanding of road safety and vehicle safety practices.
• Ability to perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV waste collection vehicles and collect/empty bins, boxes and bags from households.
• Work as part of a crew and supervise/lead teams when required.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure compliance with tachograph rules.
• Operate safely and maintain high standards of customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Health & safety awareness

Education

LGV/HGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC / DQC

Tachograph rules knowledge

Job description

LGV 2 Driver/loader

Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

Start / Finish Times: 07:00 to 15:30

Hourly Rate: £16. 57

Overtime as and when required to meet the demands of the business.

Working as part of a crew, you will drive LGV waste collection vehicles, collecting and emptying bins, boxes and bags from householders.

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

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

• Valid LGV/HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
• Valid Driver CPC / Driver Qualification Card
• Good understanding of road safety and vehicle safety
• Ability to complete daily vehicle checks and report defects
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and tachograph requirements
• Ability to safely manoeuvre and operate a large rigid vehicle
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Good awareness of health & safety procedures

• Company pension scheme
• Access to a wide range of discounts at popular high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants and online retailers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dental care benefits
• Access to doctor and healthcare services
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

And many more