LGV 2 Driver (Backshift)

Biffa; Bursea; On-site; GBP 36,205; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% uplift for backshift

Meal allowance (£5 per day)

£1k retention bonus

Job summary

A waste management company in Bursea is seeking an experienced LGV Driver to collect food waste from businesses. The role involves multi-collections of waste wheelie bins, providing excellent customer service, and requires a Class C Licence, Digital Tachograph, and DQCPC Card. Competitive salary of £36,205 plus bonuses and allowances. Full-time position with a demanding yet rewarding outdoor work environment.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with late starts and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and emptying food waste wheelie bins.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Covering weekend work where applicable.

Skills

Class C Licence holder

Valid Digital Tachograph

Valid DQCPC Card

Proven record of being a safe and efficient driver

Good problem-solving skills

Good geographical knowledge

Good team-work spirit

QHSE Responsibilities awareness

Job description

Location: Dewsbury Depot

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

Start Time: 14:00

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.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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