LGV Driver - Waste Collection

Cradlefin Consultants; South Town; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in South Town is seeking LGV Drivers for Waste Collection. You will oversee the waste collection team, drive the collection vehicle, and ensure daily operations are completed efficiently. Candidates must hold an LGV Class C Licence and possess strong communication skills. The role involves physically demanding work and requires a flexible approach. A rewarding opportunity to contribute to the community awaits!

Responsibilities

• Oversee waste collection team to ensure daily round is completed.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Drive and/or operate waste collection vehicle for designated rounds.
• Complete relevant records legibly and in a timely fashion.
• Clean the vehicle's exterior and interior as needed.
• Work with team members to meet service commitments.

Skills

Ability to work alone

Flexibility to undertake different tasks

Good oral and written English communication skills

Ability to work in physically demanding job

Enthusiastic and self-motivated

Good self-presentation

Diplomatic and tactful

Able to use own initiative

Education

LGV Class C Licence

DQC (Driver CPC)

Job description

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for LGV Drivers - Waste Collection to work in Hampshire covering Andover and Romsey working Mondays to Fridays.

Job Responsibilities:

• To oversee and take charge of the waste collection team to ensure that the daily round is completed within expected timescales
• To carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects in accordance with current procedure to ensure that the waste collection vehicle is maintained and legal to be driven on the road
• To drive and/or operate the waste collection vehicle allocated for the day’s work to collect waste from designated collection points, or as instructed. This may include loading duties
• To complete all relevant records (paper based or digital) legibly and in a timely fashion, as requested by the supervisor. This includes the completion of round report sheets, drivers’ logbooks and defect reporting books
• To clean the exterior and interior of the vehicle when the need arises
• To work with other team members to ensure the commitments of the service are met

Person Specifications:

• Ability to work alone for long periods in working day, or as part of a team
• Flexibility to undertake different tasks in various locations from day to day
• Ability to establish a good working relationship with a range of people
• Good oral and written English communication skills
• Ability to work in physically demanding job
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Relate well to the public
• Good self-presentation
• Able and willing to take individual responsibility for work and daily priorities
• Able to work as a team member
• Diplomatic and tactful
• Able to use own initiative
• Willing to undertake outdoor work in all weathers
• LGV Class C Licence
• DQC (Driver CPC)

This job is only open to applicants living in the United Kingdom.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.