LGV 2 Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Biffa Perkz discounts

Pioneering family-friendly policies

Job summary

Biffa is hiring a LGV 2 Driver/loader to join our team in the United Kingdom. The role runs Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) with start times from 07:00 to 15:30.

The job involves driving waste collection vehicles and loading bins and bags from householders, outdoors, where you can make a real impact on local environment and communities. We offer on-the-job training, access to Biffa Perkz discounts, and family-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV waste collection vehicles to collect and empty bins, boxes and bags.
• Work as part of a crew and support outdoor duties.
• Use own initiative and help lead the team when needed.

Skills

LGV/HGV Class 2 license

Driver CPC / Card

Road safety knowledge

Vehicle checks and defect reporting

Hours/tachograph awareness

Safe manoeuvring large vehicle

Customer service

Health & safety awareness

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