LGV 2 Driver (Back Shift)

Biffa plc; St Helens; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa plc is seeking an LGV Driver at its St Helens depot, responsible for servicing food waste bins efficiently. This physically demanding role includes multi-collections, excellent customer service, and adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates are self-motivated team players with a valid Class C Licence and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Class C Licence and Digital Tachograph.
• Valid DQCPC Card required.
• Proven record as a safe and efficient driver.

Responsibilities

• Collect and empty food waste wheelie bins on a multi-collection basis.
• Provide excellent customer service during collections.
• Be prepared to cover weekend work and extra duties as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Customer service

Geographical knowledge

Education

Class C Licence

Valid Digital Tachograph

Valid DQCPC Card

Job description

Location: St Helens Depot

Salary: £36,205 +10% uplift for night work + meal allowance (£5 per day) + £1k retention bonus

Start Time: 15:00

Shift: Monday to Friday(48hrs)

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.

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.

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.