Refuse Driver

Brackenberry; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Refuse Driver in Newport. The role involves operating specialized refuse collection vehicles, assisting with waste collection, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates must hold a valid UK LGV/HGV driving license and have experience driving large vehicles. Knowledge of operational safety standards and excellent customer service skills are essential. This position offers competitive pay ranging from £13.26 to £17.10 hourly.

Qualifications

• A valid UK Category C (Class 2) LGV/HGV driving license is essential.
• Proven experience driving large vehicles, ideally in refuse or recycling.
• Familiarity with hydraulic lifting equipment and refuse compaction.

Responsibilities

• Drive heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) safely through various areas.
• Assist loading crew in collecting waste and recycling.
• Maintain records of waste collected and incidents.

Skills

Driving large vehicles

Health and Safety knowledge

Customer service

Education

UK Category C (Class 2) LGV/HGV driving license

Driver Qualification Card (DQC)

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Digital Tachograph Driver Card

Job description

Rate of Pay

£13.26- £17.10 per hour

Summary

The Refuse Driver (Grade 4) is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of specialized refuse collection vehicles. This role is essential to maintaining the cleanliness and public health of Newport by ensuring the timely collection and disposal of waste and recycling. Operating within Building Services & Maintenance, the driver provides a visible, front-line service to the community, requiring a high level of professionalism, physical fitness, and strict adherence to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and specialized refuse collection equipment in a safe and responsible manner through residential and commercial areas.
• Assist the loading crew in the collection of domestic, commercial, or clinical waste and recycling as required.
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring the safety of the collection crew and the general public during maneuvers.
• Act as a representative of Newport City Council, dealing with residents' enquiries or complaints in a polite and helpful manner.
• Maintain accurate records of waste collected, tip weights, and any incidents or missed collections using on-board technology or manual logs.
• Ensure safe tipping of waste at designated disposal sites, following all site-specific safety protocols.

Qualifications

• A valid UK Category C (Class 2) LGV/HGV driving license is essential.
• A valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC) and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Possession of a valid Digital Tachograph Driver Card.

Essentials

• Proven experience driving large vehicles, ideally within a refuse or recycling environment or a similar high-frequency stop-start operation.
• Familiarity with the operation of hydraulic lifting equipment and refuse compaction mechanisms.
• A strong understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act and dynamic risk assessment in a public environment.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

• We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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