LGV 2 RORO/Bulker Driver

Biffa; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounts at high street stores

Cycle to Work

Dental care

Health care access

PPE provided

Job summary

Biffa Group is hiring an LGV Driver for RORO/Bulker roles based in Darlington. The job involves operating LGV vehicles, collecting trade waste, and performing daily vehicle checks. Overtime and occasional weekend work are possible in a role that outdoors and contributes to keeping our communities clean and safe.

The position offers an hourly rate of £16.87, with on-the-job training and a comprehensive benefits package. ADR is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Valid LGV/HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• Valid Driver CPC / Driver Qualification Card.
• Good understanding of road safety and vehicle safety.
• Ability to complete daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and tachograph requirements.
• Ability to safely manoeuvre and operate a large rigid vehicle.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Good awareness of health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV vehicles including front/back loaders for trade waste collections.
• Work outdoors with a focus on helping the local environment and communities.
• Maintain vehicle checks and report defects.
• Ensure compliance with drivers’ hours and tachograph rules.
• Provide good customer service and safe driving practises.

Skills

LGV/HGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC / DQC

Road safety knowledge

Daily vehicle checks

Drivers hours & tachographs

Operate large rigid vehicle

Communication & customer service

Health & safety awareness

Tools

CPC qualification card

Job description

Biffa

LGV Driver RORO/Bulker

Location: Darlington

Start and finish times: 06.00 to 15.30 (45 hours per week)
Days of work: Monday to Friday (Overtime after 15.30 will be available and occasional Saturdays, Sunday and Bank holidays)

Hourly Rate: £16.87

ADR advantageous but not essential

Experience in trade waste

Experience with RORO work and Compactor skips

Working as part of a single person crew, you will drive various modes of LGV vehicles including front and back loaders, collecting and emptying bins, from our trade waste customers.

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.

Here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa

• On-the-job training with our in-house team
• Access to Biffa Perkz – high street discounts for you and your family
• Pioneering family-friendly policies

We’re here to change the way people think about waste

With over 100 years of history, Biffa’s iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK. Whether we’re turning waste into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Over 11,000 people around the country trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

Dedicated to diversity

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; 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.

Our Values

• Teamwork – working together for each other
• Fairness – treating and being treated equally
• Respect – appreciating and valuing each other for who we are and what we do

Requirements

• Valid LGV/HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
• Valid Driver CPC / Driver Qualification Card
• Good understanding of road safety and vehicle safety
• Ability to complete daily vehicle checks and report defects
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and tachograph requirements
• Ability to safely manoeuvre and operate a large rigid vehicle
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Good awareness of health & safety procedures

• Company pension scheme
• Access to a wide range of discounts at popular high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants and online retailers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dental care benefits
• Access to doctor and healthcare services
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

And many more