LGV 2 Driver (Back Shift)

Biffa; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,501 - 37,279; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance (£5 per day)

Retention bonus (£1k)

Job summary

Biffa, a leading waste management company, is seeking an LGV 2 Driver for their Newcastle Depot. The role involves collecting food waste, requiring a Class C license and strong problem-solving skills. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive pay, inclusive culture, and a chance to make a positive impact on the environment.

Qualifications

• Class C Licence holder required.
• Valid Digital Tachograph and DQCPC Card necessary.
• Proven record of being a safe and efficient driver.

Responsibilities

• Collect and empty food waste wheelie bins.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Cover weekend work and extra duties when necessary.

Skills

Good problem-solving skills

Good geographical knowledge

Good team-work spirit

Education

Class C Licence

Valid Digital Tachograph

Valid DQCPC Card

Job description

Biffa Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

LGV 2 Driver (Back Shift)

Biffa Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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Location: Newcastle Depot

Salary: £33,890 +10% uplift for night work + meal allowance (£5 per day) + £1k retention bonus

Start Time: 15:00

Shift: Monday to Friday(48hrs)

The role of a LGV Driver you will be responsible for collecting and emptying food waste wheelie bins on a multi-collection basis.

Location: Newcastle Depot

Salary: £33,890 +10% uplift for night work + meal allowance (£5 per day) + £1k retention bonus

Start Time: 15:00

Shift: Monday to Friday(48hrs)

The role of a LGV Driver you will be responsible for collecting and emptying food waste wheelie bins on a multi-collection basis.

This is a physically demanding role, and you'll need to be comfortable with late starts 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 in the outdoors, carrying out a role where you can make a difference to the local environment and communities.

Duties:

• Multi-collections of food waste wheelie bins
• Provide excellent customer service
• Cover weekend work where applicable
• Cover extra duties where necessary
  
  
  

Key skills & experience:

• Class C Licence holder
• Valid Digital Tachograph
• Valid DQCPC Card
• Proven record of being a safe and efficient driver
• Ability to take ownership of tasks , prioritising when necessary and ultimately seeing them through to completion
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good geographical knowledge
• Good team-work spirit. QHSE Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment
• The employee is responsible for both their own safety and the safety of others
  
  
  

Keenan Recycling, part of Biffa, provides food waste collection services for businesses including, restaurants, hotels, care homes, hospitals, and prisons. We also collect food waste on behalf of waste management companies, brokers, and councils. With the use of high-end technology, we make the most of any food waste by taking it to anaerobic digestion plants, where it is converted into biogas that can be used for electricity, heat or even biofuel for transport.

Being inclusive is core to our culture 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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