Specialist HGV Driver – Waste Haulage

The Thrive Group; Coalville; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Oldham is supporting a client in Leicestershire to recruit Specialist HGV Drivers for waste haulage operations, including hook loader and related vehicle systems. A valid HGV licence and Driver CPC are essential, with significant HGV experience in waste transport.

Role focuses on transporting waste materials from RHWS sites to disposal locations, adhering to health and safety regulations and vehicle movement policies. Competitive hourly rate £14.38 and a 7.5-hour day, five days per week.

Qualifications

• A valid HGV Licence, driver CPC.
• Significant experience driving HGVs, in waste haulage; use of hook loader and easy sheet.
• Knowledge of drive legislation and Health & Safety, especially on waste sites and loading containers.
• Waste Haulage legislation and practice.

Responsibilities

• Complete uplifts and other jobs efficiently.
• Comply with systems, procedures, or directions by Transport Supervisor or Fleet Manager.
• Ensure asset care and minimize incidents, damage or costs.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and sign driver handbook.
• Report defects daily to supervisor; major defects immediately.
• Complete daily sheets and ensure tickets are attached to worksheets.
• Ensure tachographs are signed and returned monthly.
• Keep vehicles fueled for next day.
• Keep vehicles clean and presentable.
• Wear uniform and PPE as required for safety.
• Be courteous to customers.
• Highlight any service problems to supervisor.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Vehicle systems (hook loader)

Driver CPC

Health and safety knowledge

Tools

Hook Loader

Tacho knowledge

Job description

Thrive Oldham is supporting a client in Leicestershire to recruit Specialist HGV Drivers for waste haulage operations, including hook loader and related vehicle systems. A valid HGV licence and Driver CPC are essential, with significant HGV experience in waste transport.

Role focuses on transporting waste materials from RHWS sites to disposal locations, adhering to health and safety regulations and vehicle movement policies. Competitive hourly rate £14.38 and a 7.5-hour day, five days per week.