LGV 2 Driver (Day Shift)

Biffa; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa is seeking an LGV 2 Driver for day shifts in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this physically demanding role, you will be responsible for collecting food waste on a multi-collection basis, ensuring top-notch customer service while prioritizing safety and efficiency. The position offers a salary of £33,890 with meal allowances and a retention bonus.

Benefits

Meal allowance of £5 per day

Retention bonus of £1,000

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class C Licence.
• Valid Digital Tachograph required.
• Valid DQCPC Card necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collect and empty food waste wheelie bins.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Geographical Knowledge

Education

Class C Licence

Valid Digital Tachograph

Valid DQCPC Card

Job description

Biffa Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

LGV 2 Driver (Day Shift)

Biffa Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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Salary: £33,890 +meal allowance (£5 per day) + £1k retention bonus

Start Time: 05:00

Shift: Monday to Friday (45hrs)

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 +meal allowance (£5 per day) + £1k retention bonus

Start Time: 05:00

Shift: Monday to Friday (45hrs)

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 Early 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

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  Technology, Information and Internet

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