LGV Driver

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an experienced LGV Driver for a full-time, permanent role in Gloucester. The position offers a competitive salary between £44,000 and £47,502 per annum, with an opportunity to earn over £50,000. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with LGV driving regulations, liaising with transport planners, and safe loading/unloading of waste. The company offers various benefits including income protection and a pension scheme, promoting a commitment to equality in employment.

Benefits

Death in service

50% income protection after 13 weeks

Weekend cover salary uplift

Dual training salary uplift

Half-day additional payment

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in driving LGV Cat C&E vehicles.
• Ability to manage daily delivery schedules.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Achieve daily delivery schedules with the Transport Planner.
• Ensure safe loading and unloading of waste.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness.

Skills

LGV Cat C&E driving rules compliance

Safe loading and unloading

Effective communication

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced LGV Driver to join a well-established company!

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: £44,000 - £47,502 Per Annum, Depending on Experience (OTE in excess of £50,000).

Location: Cambridge, Gloucester GL2.

About The Company

They understand that managing organic waste is a significant challenge for their customers. Their core mission is to provide a reliable, fully compliant, and cost-effective service that finds the right home for specific liquid and solid waste. Operating from their purpose-built hub in Gloucestershire, their modern, dedicated fleet ensures a seamless and traceable collection process, giving customers complete peace of mind and supporting your duty of care responsibilities

About The Role

This is a full-time tramping role utilising bulkers and tankers.

Drivers are to ensure they comply with the LGV Cat C&E driving rules and regulations that are applicable to the Agricultural & Industrial Waste Recycling industry. Work in a manner that ensures they are Ambassadors for the company at all times. They have immediate tramping jobs available covering Monday-Friday every other half day, Saturday or Tuesday-Saturday.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieving the daily delivery schedules and routes with Transport Planner
• Liaising and working with the field operators
• Load and unload waste in a safe manner, ensuring any spills are kept to a minimum, reported to site staff and office, cleaned to a satisfactory standard as per training instructions
• Making sure loads are safely secured
• Following traffic reports and communicating back to the Transport Planner if changes are needed to your route
• Completing all relevant paperwork accurately
• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean, tidy & roadworthy at all times
• Daily vehicle checks / timely defect reporting / WTD / Driver’s hours / Tachos
• Communication with all colleagues
• Always wear correct PPE when representing the company on customers’ sites and field sites
• All duties to be completed in line with policies and procedures as laid out in the Company Management System PAS99:2012
• OTE in excess of £50,000

Company Benefits

• Death in service
• 50% income protection after 13 weeks of illness up until retirement
• Weekend cover salary uplift
• Dual training salary uplift
• Half-day additional payment
• Company Pension

Available shift patterns

• Monday-Friday (week 1) Monday -Saturday (week 2)
• Tuesday - Saturday
• Friday - Tuesday

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.