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Fifth Wheel Recruitment; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Break areas

Vending machines

Subsidised canteen

Secure parking

Job summary

Fifth Wheel Recruitment is seeking a Class 2 driver for shifts in Leicester. You will drive a Class 2 refuse collection vehicle, collect from various local areas, and work with loaders when needed. A Driving Assessment may be required before starting.

Applicants should have a minimum 12 months of commercial driving experience, a valid UK DCPC and Digi-Tacho cards, and a clean licence with up to 6 points. Local travel to the site is expected; visa or relocation support is not available.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience driving commercially.
• UK DCPC card requirement.
• Class 2 driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a Class 2 refuse collection vehicle.
• Collect refuse from different local areas daily.
• Work with loaders when required.
• Assist with moving domestic wheelie bins.
• Maintain safe practices around pedestrians and traffic.

Skills

Safe driving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

UK driving license (Class 2)

Tools

Digi-Tacho Card

DCPC Card

Job description

Shifts: Tuesday to Friday - 07:00 - 17:00

Driver Type: Class 2

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are looking for Class 2 Drivers in Leicester to work with our client, who provide all types of business with commercial waste disposal and recycling.

Previous experience working in the waste industry would be beneficial.

Employee Benefits

• Comfortable break areas
• Vending machines
• Subsidised canteen
• Free, secure car parking

Hours

• Monday to Friday working
• Shift times are 07:00 - 17:00

This role may require you to complete a Driving Assessment before you can be allocated a shift.

Responsibilities

• Driving and operating a Class 2 refuse collection vehicle
• Collecting refuse from different local areas each day
• Working alongside the loaders when required
• Assisting with the manual movement of domestic wheelie bins
• Working safely around pedestrians, traffic, and other road users

All applicants are expected to complete work to a high standard while following site safety procedures.

About you

You will have your Class 2 Driving Licence and at least 12 months experience driving commercially. You must also have your UK DCPC card and a valid Digi-tacho card. Our client may accept up to 6 points on your licence, but we can not accept DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements. As a professional Driver, you will be up to date with the WTD regulations.

You will be a UK resident and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.

Interested?