Tipper Driver

FCC Environment Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

20 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

On-the-job training

Career progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing platform

Employee assistance

Job summary

FCC Environment in Lincoln is recruiting a Tipper Driver to move Incinerator Bottom Ash between our energy facilities and Whisby Landfill. You will perform daily checks, complete paperwork, and ensure safe, compliant transport.

The role is full-time, five days per week, with early starts between 4:00am and 6:00pm. We offer a competitive hourly rate (£14.67) and a range of benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Category C driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid digital tachograph card.
• Completion of 35 hours CPC training.
• Reliable and trustworthy approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills.
• Previous tipper or HGV driving experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tipper vehicle up to 32 tonnes gross vehicle weight.
• Transport IBA between FCC Environment sites and Whisby Landfill.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately at the start and end of each shift.
• Collect and submit weighbridge tickets and associated documentation.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness inside and out.
• Follow all health and safety procedures at loading and tipping points.
• Liaise with site management and operational teams across FCC Environment locations.
• Assist with other operational duties during outages or non-driving periods.

Skills

Category C licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

CPC 35h training

Health and safety

Independent worker

Strong communication

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further...

Tipper Driver

Hourly Rate – £14.67

Hours – 45 hours per week, flexible hours between 4:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday

Location & Postcode – Lincoln, Paving Way, LN6 3QW

As a Tipper Driver at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for transporting Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA) between the North Hykeham Energy from Waste Facility, the Eastcroft Energy from Waste Facility and Whisby Landfill. You will ensure all loads are transported safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of health and safety and vehicle compliance.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 20 days' annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Drive a tipper vehicle up to 32 tonnes gross vehicle weight
• Transport IBA between FCC Environment sites and Whisby Landfill
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately at the start and end of each shift
• Collect and submit weighbridge tickets and associated documentation
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness inside and out
• Follow all health and safety procedures at loading and tipping points
• Liaise with site management and operational teams across FCC Environment locations
• Assist with other operational duties during outages or non-driving periods

What are we looking for?

• Valid Category C driving licence
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Valid digital tachograph card
• Completion of 35 hours CPC training
• Reliable and trustworthy approach to work
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Previous tipper or HGV driving experience is desirable

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the nation's leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,500 people.

The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK's waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment.