Oil Collection Driver Fixed Term

Slicker Recycling; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable waste management company in Exeter seeks a Waste Oil Collection Driver for a 6-month fixed term. The role involves collecting waste oil from various customers. Candidates should possess an HGV Class 2 Licence and have strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a basic salary of £35,561.76 with potential OTEs of up to £57,000. Benefits include healthcare plans, employee discounts, and a company pension. Join a team focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Funded healthcare cashback plan

Perkbox employee discounts

Death in service insurance

Regular company social events

Company pension

Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle scheme

On-site parking

Hybrid working potential

Being part of a sustainability-focused business

Responsibilities

• Professional HGV Class 2 Tanker Driver.
• Collect waste oil as allocated by the Transport Office.
• Enter electronic information to generate consignment notes.
• Maintain compliance with legislation, including driver hours.
• Adhere to company Health & Safety policy and procedures.
• Represent the company professionally when dealing with customers.

Skills

Flexible and prepared to work overnight when required

Logical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Engage with clients and demonstrate a positive customer-service approach

Achieve set daily/weekly objectives

Maintain resilience in a demanding role

Be a reliable team worker

Education

HGV Class 2 (Cat C) Licence

Experience of tanker work preferred

ADR licence preferred but not essential

Job description

Slicker Recycling is a leading provider of sustainable waste management solutions, managing a fleet of specialist collection vehicles that serve a wide range of customers across diverse industry sectors.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a proactive Waste Oil Collection Driver on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract based from our Exeter depot. The role involves nationwide waste oil collection from customers ranging from independent automotive garages to national organisations, while representing the Slicker values of being Smart, Honest, Reliable, Together and Fun.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Professional HGV Class 2 Tanker Driver
• Collect waste oil as allocated by the Transport Office
• Enter electronic information to generate consignment notes
• Maintain compliance with legislation, including driver hours
• Adhere to company Health & Safety policy and procedures
• Represent the company professionally when dealing with customers and members of the public

Skills and Key Requirements

• Flexible and prepared to work overnight when required
• Logical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• Engage with clients and demonstrate a positive customer‑service approach
• Achieve set daily/weekly objectives
• Maintain resilience in a demanding role
• Be a reliable team worker

Licences / Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 (Cat C) Licence
• Experience of tanker work preferred
• ADR licence preferred but not essential

Hours and Pay

Standard hours: 48 hours Monday to Friday
Basic Salary: £35,561.76
OTEs: £47,000 – £57,000 (basic overtime collection bonuses)

Benefits

• Funded healthcare cashback plan
• Perkbox employee discounts
• Death in service insurance
• Regular company social events
• Company pension
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle scheme
• On‑site parking
• Hybrid working potential
• Being part of a sustainability‑focussed business

Values

• Smart – keep it simple and continuously improve
• Honest – give and receive straight feedback
• Reliable – follow through and communicate ability to act
• Together – work collaboratively and support each other
• Fun – enjoy the work and have a great time

Slicker Recycling is an equal opportunities employer and will continue to ensure it offers career opportunities without discrimination. Employment positions throughout the Company are filled with the candidates who possess the most appropriate skills and competencies relevant for the particular job role. Slicker Recycling treats all employees fairly and equally regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability or union membership status.