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Fifth Wheel Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate starts

Overtime after 48 hours

Car parking on site

Break areas

Canteen/Vending machines

Job summary

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are seeking Class 1 Drivers in Preston to join a client providing a global recycling service. You will drive a Class 1 vehicle, completing tramping work with opportunities to go permanent after eight weeks. Competitive hourly rates and overtime available; weekly pay on Fridays.

You must have a Class 1 licence, 12 months of experience, a DCPC card and Digi-tacho card. Endorsements DD, TT, DR, CD, IN cannot be accepted; WTD rules apply.

Qualifications

• Must have Class 1 driving licence and at least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
• UK DCPC card and a valid Digi-tacho card are required.
• Endorsements DD, TT, DR, CD, IN not accepted; candidate must comply with WTD rules.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a Class 1 vehicle on nationwide routes.
• Transport scrap and recycled materials to and from sites.
• Collect and deliver scrap waste while adhering to site safety procedures.

Skills

Class 1 driving

Commercial driving experience

WTD compliance

Tools

Digi-tacho card

UK DCPC card

Job description

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 4/5 nights out per week (£25 a night)

Role: Temp to Perm (after 8 weeks)

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are looking for Class 1 Drivers in Preston to work with our client, who provide a global recycling service. You will be driving Class 1 vehicle, completing tramping work.

Employee Benefits:

Competitive Salary: £18.35 to £21.15 per hour

Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately

Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday

• £21.15 per hour overtime after 48 hours (£18.87 basic + £2.28 holiday pay)
• Comfortable break areas
• Vending machines
• Subsidised canteen
• Free, secure car parking

Career Growth:

Excellent opportunities - Temp to Perm after 12 weeks

• Driving and operating a Class 1 vehicle
• Transporting scrap and recycled materials nationwide
• Collecting and delivering scrap waste

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

About you:

You will have your Class 1 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.

Previous experience working with scrap waste would be beneficial.

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.