Lgv Driver

The Recruitment Co; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Recruitment Co in Ballymena is recruiting an LGV Driver for a 3-month temporary assignment with immediate start. You will drive and operate allocated vehicles safely, perform pre-use checks, and support waste collection and related services.

Applicants must hold a valid Category C Driving Licence, a valid CPC card, and have at least two years’ continuous LGV driving experience, with good teamwork and safety focus. Working pattern is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Category C Driving Licence.
• Must hold a valid Driver CPC card.
• Minimum of two years’ continuous LGV driving experience.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team and operate safely.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate allocated LGV vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Carry out pre-use vehicle checks and complete reports.
• Ensure on-board systems and safety devices are operational and used correctly.
• Perform daily cleaning and routine vehicle checks.
• Check fuel, oil and water levels at start/end of shift.
• Ensure vehicles are safe and roadworthy before use.
• Support waste collection, cleansing and recycling services as part of a small team.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and operational requirements.

Skills

LGV driving

CPC card

Category C licence

Teamwork

Job description

We are recruiting an LGV Driver to join our public client in Ballymena.

Location: Ballymena
Salary: £15.82 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Mondayto Friday
Contract: Temporary, initially 3 months with possibility of extension
Start Date: Immediate
Sector: Public Sector

The successful candidate will provide general driving support to Operational Services, working as part of a small team to assist with the collection and removal of refuse from household, industrial and commercial premises, including residential properties, shops, schools and business premises.

You will be responsible for the safe operation of allocated vehicles and equipment while supporting waste collection, cleansing, recycling and other associated services.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and operate allocated vehicles safely and responsibly in accordance with required procedures.
• Carry out pre-use vehicle checks before commencing duties and complete the required vehicle check reports.
• Ensure all on-board systems, including weighing systems, safety devices, in-cab equipment, telematics and communication systems, are fully operational and used correctly.
• Carry out daily cleaning and routine checks of vehicles and associated components.
• Ensure any fitted power mechanisms are clean, maintained and operated appropriately.
• Check that vehicles have sufficient fuel, oil and water at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Ensure vehicles are safe and roadworthy before use.
• Take responsibility for allocated vehicles, equipment and passengers while carrying out duties.
• Work as part of a small team to support the effective delivery of waste collection, cleansing and recycling services.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety procedures and operational requirements.

Applicants must have:

• A valid Category C Driving Licence.
• A valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card.
• A minimum of two years’ continuous LGV driving experience.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and carry out duties safely and responsibly.

Any active penalty points on the applicant’s driving licence must be declared along with the relevant code. These will be assessed for relevance to the duties of the position.