Toilet Tanker Driver

Nixon Hire; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme

Milestone Birthdays Extra Leave

Work Anniversary Bonuses

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Nixon Hire is seeking a dedicated driver to join our field team in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will empty septic tanks, deliver and collect portable toilets, and service units to our high standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Category C driving licence with at least 2 years of commercial driving experience, a good knowledge of local areas, and a strong commitment to safety and customer service. A physically active role with overtime when required.

Qualifications

• Category C Driving Licence is essential.
• You will be a competent driver with at least 2 years commercial driving experience.
• A good geographical knowledge of the local and surrounding areas.
• Your customer focused experience and expertise will underpin your ability to deliver this role fully.
• Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times.
• Flexible in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice.

Responsibilities

• Emptying septic tanks, portable mains connected toilets and chemical toilets, disposing of such waste in the correct manner.
• Delivering toilets to customers, collecting toilets at the end of the hire and in the interim carrying out regular servicing and cleaning of those toilets.
• Inspecting all toilets on collection to ensure they are in good order, recording all visible damage, excessive dirtiness, missing items etc.
• Ensuring all necessary company paperwork is completed in the correct manner to avoid disputes at a later date i.e. signatures obtained for time of delivery / collection, damage sustained or missing plant. Ensuring toilet service books are completed and filed.
• Driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner, including operating within the necessary transport regulations with regard to driving hours and operating tachograph (where necessary) according to Ministry of Transport requirements.
• Operating all lifting equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with all Company Safety Directives and method statements. Loading and unloading toilets in accordance with safe practice, the Company’s Safety Directives and Method Statements. Ensuring axle weights are not exceeded.
• Carrying out daily checks of vehicle and any lifting / holding equipment (including straps and chains), recording any defects and reporting them to the Foreman / ToiletManager.
• Armed Forces Covenant – As part of our pledge, we support the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.

Skills

Driving Licence (Cat C)

2+ years commercial driving

Local area knowledge

Customer-focused

Good physical health

Flexible & overtime adaptable

Job description

What's in it for you!

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with length of service)
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• High Street Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits
• Milestone Birthdays Additional leave
• Work Anniversary Bonus’s
• Refer a Friend Scheme

About You!

• Category CDriving Licence is essential.
• You will be a competent driver with at least 2 years commercial driving experience.
• A good geographicalknowledge of the local and surrounding areas.
• Your customer focused experience and expertise will underpin your ability to deliver this role fully.
• Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times.
• Flexible in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice.

About the Role!

Emptying septic tanks, portable mains connected toilets and chemical toilets, disposing of such waste in the correct manner.

When required delivering toilets to customers, collecting toilets at the end of the hire and in the interim carrying out regular servicing and cleaning of those toilets.

Inspecting all toilets on collection to ensure they are in good order, recording all visible damage, excessive dirtiness, missing items etc.

Ensuring all necessary company paperwork is completed in the correct manner to avoid disputes at a later date i.e. signatures obtained for time of delivery / collection, damage sustained or missing plant. Ensuring toilet service books are completed and filed.

Driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner, including operating within the necessary transport regulations with regard to driving hours and operating tachograph (where necessary) according to Ministry of Transport requirements.

Operating all lifting equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with all Company Safety Directives and method statements. Loading and unloading toilets in accordance with safe practice, the Company’s Safety Directives and Method Statements. Ensuring axle weights are not exceeded.

Carrying out daily checks of vehicle and any lifting / holding equipment (including straps and chains), recording any defects and reporting them to the Foreman / ToiletManager.

Armed Forces Covenant – As part of our pledge, we support the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.

The Benefits

Enhanced Workplace Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward and Recognition Programme

Milestone Birthday – Extra Day Off

MyActiveDiscounts - Discounted Gym, Fitness and Travel

Charity Match Funding

The Company

Nixon Hire is a leading provider of site accommodation, welfare facilities,portable toilets and solar solutions to hire.

Our vision is to provide outstanding service from exceptional people to ensure we are always first choice.

The Values

We invest in our people and implement processes to allow us to deliver first class service to our customers.

• Offering Products Customers Value

We ensure our products are always the best the marketplace has to offer and meet our customers' changing needs.

• Being An Industry Leader In Innovation

For over 57 years Nixon Hire have embraced change, invested in technology and pioneered products which benefit our customers and the environment.

Nixon Hire
CityWest Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7DF
0333 005 0005
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