LGV1 Night Driver

LondonEnergy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company is looking for a LGV1 Night Driver to transport waste safely and efficiently. You will need to hold a valid HGV class 1 licence with some experience and compliance with driving regulations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits including private medical insurance and a pension scheme. Early application is encouraged.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Annual leave package

Employee recognition scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• HGV class 1 / LGV1 / C+E licence required.
• Previous experience driving a similar sized vehicle.
• Up to date Driver Qualification Card (CPC) required.

Responsibilities

• Load, collect and transport waste safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to tachograph regulations and report vehicle defects.
• Drive safely and notify of any road incidents.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Vehicle maintenance

Tachograph compliance

Report writing

Job description

Job information

• Job Title: LGV1 Night Driver
• Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Salary: £49,374.09 + a shift allowance of 7.5%
• Location: Hawley Road Transport Yard, Edmonton

About LondonEnergy

LondonEnergy operates the second largest waste contract in the UK, handling and processing nearly 750,000 tonnes of London’s waste every year. We have a dedicated team of people working across our various North London sites, making a positive difference to the environment and the local community.

By processing household waste at our facility, we produce enough waste from energy to power 80,000 homes every year and recycle 70% of items through our Reuse and Recycling Centres.

About the role

As a HGV / LGV1 Night Driver you will load, collect and transport waste and recovered materials from LondonEnergy (LEL) operated sites, to designated destinations in a safe and efficient manner, in compliance with legal requirements and Company policies. You will be report to our Wembley site

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all tachograph regulations and report any vehicle or plant defects in line with company procedures.
• Drive safely and lawfully, reporting any accidents or incidents promptly with written and camera evidence.
• Immediately notify the company of any driving licence infringements.
• Accept liability for road traffic or parking offences unless the company determines no driver fault.
• Operate articulated and rigid vehicles (e.g. Hooklift) to transport containers and bulk waste between sites safely and efficiently.
• Maintain vehicles in a clean, safe, and roadworthy condition, ensuring defects are promptly reported.
• Ensure vehicles are refueled daily or as instructed.

Qualifications

• You must hold a HGV class 1 / LGV1 / C+E licence and have no more than 6 points on your licence due to insurance purposes.
• You must have previous experience of driving a similar sized vehicle.
• An up to date Driver Qualification Card (CPC) & Driver card.
• Be able to work 18:30 - 04:45 Monday - Friday

Benefits

• Private Medical & Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave Package
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• + Many more benefits

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.