Service Driver Class 2 - Shred-it

Shred-it; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to SteriCares

Job summary

Shred-it is seeking a Service Driver to join our busy transport team in the Gateshead area. You will represent Shred-it at client sites, collecting and destroying confidential materials while ensuring confidentiality, courtesy and environmental responsibility.

The role is a 40-hour week over 4 days, with a focus on punctual arrivals, accurate documentation and professional client interaction. Key responsibilities include vehicle checks, loading and unloading at client premises, and providing

Qualifications

• Valid LGV/HGV C category driving licence with current CPC and digital tachograph.
• Good spoken English language skills.
• Ability to read and understand customer information sheets and write clear daily reports.

Responsibilities

• Attend 40-hour week over 4 days as a key point of client contact.
• Conduct vehicle checks and report issues to CSS.
• Safely collect, move and unload confidential waste paper and electronic storage devices.
• Provide certificates of destruction and document loading times and locations.
• Ensure confidentiality, courtesy and environmental responsibility on site.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English language

Time management

Attention to detail

Flexible

Self-motivated

Customer facing

Education

GCSE

Job description

As part of a busy transport team, our Service Drivers are responsible for the collection, destruction, movement and unloading of confidential wastepaper and electronic storage devices on behalf of various customers within the professional, financial and retail industries. Every Service Driver represents Shred-it at our client's place of business. Service Drivers are the face of Shred-it. From arrival through to departure, after final clean-up of the client's area, the Service Driver's performance must be superior and undertaken with complete regard for confidentiality, courtesy, and environmental consciousness.Key Job Activities: Working a 40-hour week over 4 days and acting as a key point of customer contact. Arrive punctually and dressed in Shred-it uniform at the stated start time for your branch each day and clock-in. Check client allocation (routing) for the day's run of his/her assigned truck. Complete conscientious circle-check of assigned vehicle, using the circle checklist form. Correct any minor items detected on the circle check and report more serious items to CSS. Obtain all necessary documentation for the day's operations. Leave the yard a maximum of 20 minutes from clock in start time. Carefully park the truck in the designated area Record the time of arrival on the handheld Politely greet the client contact and record any changes of which they may advise you Quietly and conscientiously remove the customer confidential material from premises whilst adhering to company security and safety policies Give and explain certificate of destruction to client Record time shred was completed/material loaded on the truck Unload or park vehicle as per branch process Attend de-brief with CSS. If any changes to the locations or time-of-service are indicated, these should be carefully notated on the Driver's Information Sheet Return handheld and printer to docking station Ensure clock out

Preferred Education: in GCSEExperience (EMEAA): All Service Drivers must have a valid LGV HGV C Category driving licence + current drivers CPC together with a digital tachograph. Previous driving/customer facing roles would be advantageous but not essential. Positive attitude. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Conscientious with good attention to detail. Good work ethic. Flexible. Self-motivated. Good time management skills. Reputable and trustworthy. Previous experience in following security and safety processes. Good spoken English language skills are required. Ability to read and understand customer information sheets. Ability to write clear messages on daily reporting sheets.Certifications and/or Licenses: Drivers Licence C

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one's identity. Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Stericycle offers you:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund
• Stericycle University - Our online library of self-development & learning
• Annual performance related pay review.
• Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family)
• Flu voucher
• Eye Test voucher
• And more