Service Driver Class 2 - Shred-it

Stericycle; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

SteriCares support fund

Stericycle University

Annual performance related pay

Referral Scheme

Job summary

Stericycle is hiring a Service Driver to join the Shred-it division in the Leeds area. You will be responsible for collecting, transporting and shredding confidential materials, while maintaining strict confidentiality and safety standards.

The role requires a clean LGV C licence, CPC and tachograph compliance, and strong customer service skills. The position offers a 40‑hour week spread over 4 days with an emphasis on reliability, punctuality and professional conduct at client sites.

Qualifications

• Valid LGV C licence and CPC required.
• Digital tachograph knowledge is essential.
• Good spoken English and clear reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate 40‑hour week over 4 days as part of a transport team.
• Collect, securely transport and unload confidential wastepaper and IT devices.
• Represent Shred-it professionally at client sites and ensure confidentiality.
• Record deliveries, times and handover certificates; follow safety policies.
• Attend de‑brief and update Driver Information Sheet as needed.

Skills

LGV C licence

CPC

Digital tachograph

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Flexible/Reputable

Education

GCSE

Job description

Service Driver Class 2 - Shred-it

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.

Education

Preferred Education: GCSE.

Experience

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.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Conscientious with good attention to detail.

Good work ethic.

Flexible.

Self‑motivated.

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 Licenses

Drivers Licence C.

Benefits

• 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)

Disclaimer

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.