Recycle Driver / Loader

Lampton Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Greater London is seeking a Recycling Collections Driver. In this permanent position, you will work in a team responsible for roadside waste collection across Hounslow. Key duties include driving the collection vehicle, loading materials from various waste streams, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates must possess a current HGV2 driving licence and a Driver Qualification CPC Card, along with a strong dedication to customer service. This role involves working outdoors in all weather and providing excellent service to the community.

Benefits

Yearly pay and condition reviews

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

GOLD gym membership

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

Pension Scheme

Exclusive Discounts

Online GP access and health testing

Sustainability perks: cycle to work

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• A current HGV2 driving licence is mandatory.
• Driver Qualification CPC Card is required.
• Experience in manual handling roles is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive the waste collection vehicle responsibly.
• Complete allocated works within planned timescales.
• Load materials carefully into vehicles and manage spillages.
• Return containers neatly to the property.
• Assist with vehicle maneuvers for safety.

Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Team Player

Communication

Education

Current HGV2 driving licence

Driver Qualification CPC Card

Job description

Recycle Driver / Loader

Permanent

Southall

£39,474

Mon - Fri - 6.30am - 3.30pm

About Lampton Recycle

Lampton Recycle is part of Lampton Group and was established to provide cost‑effective and efficient, high‑quality recycling and waste collection services for its customers. We successfully deliver waste and recycling collection services to 106,000 households across the London Borough of Hounslow. The service we deliver helps reduce the carbon impact of the company’s business activities, with this being achieved through investment in a modern, fuel‑efficient fleet.

Why join Lampton Recycle?

• We are LLW and NJC employer -
• Yearly pay and condition reviews
• 21 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
• An additional day per year for each completed years service, up to five years
• Free
• GOLD gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave?and
• Pension Scheme
• Exclusive Discounts - save with Lampton Rewards and EE mobile offers
• Staff wellbeing perks - online GP access, EAP, health testing, flu Jabs, and e ye care vouchers
• Sustainability Perks - cycle to work and e electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Career Growth

CPD training, structured development, and leadership opportunities

About the Job

As a Recycling Collections Driver and Operative you will work as part of a small team and will be pivotal in the roadside collection of waste and recycling across the Borough of Hounslow. You will be collecting a variety of waste streams including dry recyclables, refuse, garden waste and food waste from residents and businesses. The recycle team take great pride in the work they do, taking full responsibility for their allocated waste collection vehicle whilst ensuring that materials are carefully loaded into vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for driving our waste collection vehicle
• Ensure that all allocated works are completed within the planned timescales and that all non‑collections are reported using the in‑cab system.
• Carefully load material into vehicles clearing all spillages made during operations.
• Return all containers neatly to the curtilage of the property.
• To assist the driver when manoeuvring the vehicle to ensure safety of your team and the public.

About You

We are looking for someone who puts the customer at the forefront of everything they do. You will enjoy working outdoors in all weather, be flexible to changing tasks and previous experience working in manual handling roles. You will be a team player, able to communicate clearly and have a passion for providing excellent customer service. You will participate with energy as a member of the Lampton Recycle team, working collaboratively with peers and to support the development and growth of Lampton Services as a whole.

Education and Qualifications Required

• A current HGV2 driving licence
• Driver Qualification CPC Card.

Due to the needs of the business and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.