LGV Driver - Environmental

OBM People; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an LGV Driver to join their waste management team in Peterhead. This role involves operating various vehicles, including waste vacuum tankers, while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Class 1 LGV Licence and ADR certification, with a strong emphasis on customer service and operational awareness. Join a dynamic team that values flexibility and positive work relationships, and contribute to maintaining high standards in waste management operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Class 1 LGV Licence and ADR Dangerous Goods Certificate required.
• Up-to-date knowledge of road traffic laws and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate waste vacuum road tankers and vans safely.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ procedures and customer care standards.

Skills

Positive Work Relationships

Knowledge of Road Traffic Laws

Customer Communication

Flexibility

Ability to Work Unsupervised

Operational Awareness

Equality & Diversity

Education

Class 1 LGV Licence

Certificate of Professional Competence Card

ADR Dangerous Goods by Road Certificate

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant @ OBM People | HR, Compliance Management

We are currently recruiting a LGV Driver to join our clients waste management team based in Peterhead.

Job Purpose:

Drive and operate waste vacuum road tankers, curtained-sided vehicles and vans as required.

Provide on-site customer care, information and support.

Ensure all instructions given by line manager are adhered to and carried out in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the company HSEQ procedures.

• Operate vehicles in a safe and effective manner to minimise the risk of injury or damage to other vehicles and property
• Tanker Operations ensuring safe handling and transportation of a wide range of hazardous materials and products
• Operation of curtain sided trailers
• Inspection and maintenance of associated accessories and equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, vessels, hoses and couplings
• Respond courteously and effectively to all reasonable customer demands
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods in line with ADR regulations
• Accept, start and complete all relevant deliveries and collections using the Transport Management System (TMS) via an APP on the vehicle phone
• Ensure signatures are obtained within the TMS system via the App as proof of delivery
• Completion and processing of all relevant customer and regulatory paperwork
• Ensure that all activity is co-ordinated in accordance with relevant company guidelines and statutory regulations
• Attend team brief / safety meetings as required
• Continually review performance identifying areas for improvement
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained with all areas of responsibility
• To be aware of existing company and external body agreements
• Regular overnight trips within the UK
• Any other reasonable tasks required by line management

Minimum Qualifications

• Class 1 LGV Licence
• Certificate of Professional Competence Card
• ADR Dangerous Goods by Road Certificate

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Maintains positive work relationships
• Up to date knowledge of changes in road traffic laws
• Ability to communicate at all levels with customers
• Reliable and degree of flexibility
• Ability to work unsupervised
• To be operationally aware
• Equality & Diversity

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• Experience of road tanker operations including the transport and safe handling of flammable/corrosive/toxic materials
• Thorough understanding of waste documentation and special waste handling
• Thoroughly familiar with relevant safety procedures for tanker and waste operations

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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