Non-LGV (7.5T) Driver

Countrystyle Recycling; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Sittingbourne is seeking a Non-LGV (7.5t) Driver. You will be responsible for delivering bins and ensuring vehicle safety while adhering to company policies. Essential qualifications include an HGV Class 2 licence and good communication skills. This position offers a permanent, full-time role with a competitive salary of £15.02 per hour and various employee benefits including life insurance and well-being programs.

Benefits

Life Insurance with access to GP24

Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Customer Service skills.
• HGV Class 2 licence required.
• Current CPC and digi-tacho certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bins to customers.
• Maintain communication with the Fleet Office.
• Secure loads in accordance with company policies.
• Complete daily vehicle checks.
• Report defects and ensure vehicle reliability.
• Behave professionally as a customer representative.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Customer Service skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Current CPC and digi-tacho

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Non-LGV (7.5t) Driver

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent - ME9 8SR

Salary: £15.02 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Hours: 48hrs per week, Mon - Fri

About Us

Countrystyle Recycling are proud to operate the largest independent fleet of modern waste management vehicles in Kent, London and the South East. Our fleet vehicles include dustcarts, skip trucks, hook loaders and bulk haulage lorries.

About the role

This position is responsible for delivering bins to customers, maintaining effective communication with the Fleet Office, and ensuring that all loads are securely fastened in accordance with company policies and procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to join our organisation during an exciting period of growth.

Responsibilities

• Complete all daily vehicle checks and fill out the designated Vehicle Defect sheet at the start and end of each shift
• Ensure all CCTV cameras are working on your vehicle before commencing your daily work and where fitted, ensure inward-facing cameras face the driver
• Report all defects including tyre issues to Fleet Office
• Complete all allocated work within the working day
• Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and submitted in a timely manner
• Maintain regular communication with the Fleet Office and report any issues/incidents immediately
• As a customer facing representative of the Company behave in a polite and professional manner at all times
• Fill vehicles with fuel on return to yard at end of the day or on your return journey to your depot
• Present Tachograph card for downloading on a weekly basis
• Report to the Fleet Office at the end of the day for de-briefing and advice on following day's work
• Ensure all loads are safely secured and that there is no risk of waste or debris falling from your vehicle trailer or container whilst it is on the public highway
• Ensure your vehicle (and where appropriate trailer) is kept in a safe, serviceable and clean condition
• Load and unload the vehicle adhering to Safe Working Procedures and Risk Assessments
• Work from other depots within the group and operate other vehicles when required
• Wear Countrystyle Recycling Uniform at all times and correct PPE required when collecting or delivering to customer and other Countrystyle operated sites
• Report all accidents and incidents immediately to your fleet office or the Compliance Team and obtain details as required
• Comply with all Health, Safety, HR, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures

About you

Essentials:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Customer Service skills
• HGV Class 2 licence
• Current CPC and digi-tacho

Desirable:

• Previous experience driving a LGV

Benefits

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

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