LGV 2 Driver (Day Shift)

Biffa; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa is seeking an LGV 2 Driver for day shifts to collect food waste. This role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and ensures a positive environmental impact. Suitable for candidates with a Class C Licence and strong teamwork skills, the position offers competitive pay and benefits, including a retention bonus.

Benefits

Meal allowance (£5 per day)

£1k retention bonus

Responsibilities

• Collecting and emptying food waste wheelie bins on a multi-collection basis.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Assisting with additional duties as required.
• Covering weekend work when needed.

Skills

Class C Licence

Valid Digital Tachograph

Valid DQCPC Card

Proven safe and efficient driving record

Good problem-solving skills

Strong geographical knowledge

Teamwork spirit

Ability to prioritize and take ownership of tasks

Job description

Biffa Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom

LGV 2 Driver (Day Shift)

Biffa Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom

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This range is provided by Biffa. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Salary: £36,205 + meal allowance (£5 per day) + £1k retention bonus

Start Time: 04:00

Shift: Monday to Friday (45 hrs)

Salary: £36,205 + meal allowance (£5 per day) + £1k retention bonus

Start Time: 04:00

Shift: Monday to Friday (45 hrs)

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. Using high-end technology, we process food waste at anaerobic digestion plants, converting it into biogas for electricity, heat, or biofuel.

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

This physically demanding role requires early starts, outdoor work in all weather conditions, and the use of your initiative. It offers an opportunity to make a positive environmental impact in your community.

Duties:

• Multi-collections of food waste wheelie bins
• Providing excellent customer service
• Covering weekend work when needed
• Assisting with additional duties as required

Key skills & experience:

• Class C Licence
• Valid Digital Tachograph
• Valid DQCPC Card
• Proven safe and efficient driving record
• Ability to prioritize and take ownership of tasks
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong geographical knowledge
• Teamwork spirit

QHSE Responsibilities:

• Commitment to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment standards
• Responsibility for personal and others’ safety

We value diversity and inclusion, believing different perspectives foster a creative and effective work environment that benefits our communities and stakeholders.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Waste Management, Environment