Refuse HGV Driver

Serco Limited; Mid Sussex; On-site; GBP 35,866 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver Safety Bonus

Physiotherapy provided

Double-time Bank Holiday payments

Enhanced Christmas pay

Refer A Friend scheme

Holidays: 24 days + BH

Pension: up to 6%

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounts across retailers

Job summary

Serco Limited in Haywards Heath is seeking an HGV Refuse and Recycling Driver to deliver a complete waste and recycling service to local residents and businesses.

You will work with a professional team, perform safety checks, and be the public face of Serco in the community while meeting targets and delivering high standards of customer service.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence and a CPC.
• Be physically fit and healthy.
• Be a dedicated, friendly and professional team player.
• Be willing to go the extra mile on your rounds to hit targets.

Responsibilities

• Complete a pre-planned route as the driver with loaders, collecting waste and recycling from residential and commercial properties.
• Be the public face of Serco in the community.
• Ensure vehicle safety checks are completed and the truck is clean and ready before starting.
• Assist loaders and stay active to complete rounds efficiently.

Skills

Physically fit

Team player

Professional

Willing to go the extra mile

Education

Class 1 or 2 driving licence and CPC

Job description

Location: Haywards Heath, RH16 1UA

Working hours: 39 per week, Monday to Thursday, 7am – 3.30pm and Friday 7am – 2.30pm

Salary: £35,866 per annum / £17.68 per hour + excellent benefits

Keep your streets clean and your community proud.

Join our Haywards Heath team as an HGV Refuse and Recycling Driver and play a vital role in keeping your community clean, safe, and sustainable.

Working alongside a professional and friendly team, you'll deliver a full waste and recycling service to local residents and businesses. Your efforts will help maintain high standards across the community while providing excellent customer service every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Complete a pre-planned route as the driver, with your team of loaders, collecting waste and recycling from residential homes and commercial properties.
• Be the public face of Serco in the community.
• Ensure that your vehicle safety checks are completed and that your truck is clean and work ready before setting off on your round.
• As part of the team, assist loaders and stay active to get things done quickly and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 driving licence and a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Be physically fit and healthy (this is a must, due to the nature of the work!).
• Be a dedicated, friendly and professional team player.
• Be willing to go the extra mile on your rounds to help your team hit its targets.

Benefits

• Driver Safety Bonus: Up to £400 per year, paid quarterly, based on safety compliance.
• Physiotherapy provided free of charge.
• Double-time Bank Holiday payments.
• Enhanced Christmas pay.
• Refer A Friend scheme.
• Holidays: 24 days, plus bank holidays.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Training and development: A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.

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