Van Driver

Tradebe Environmental Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Benefits platform access

Job summary

Tradebe Environmental Services is hiring a Van Driver in Glasgow. The role involves collecting clinical waste from customer sites, driving a 3.5t+ vehicle, and performing daily paperwork and vehicle checks. The shift runs Monday to Friday, 7am–3pm, with a competitive salary and pension benefits.

You will work with a team, adhere to road laws and hygiene standards, and use a PDA for collections. ADR qualification and waste-handling experience are desirable assets.

Qualifications

• Experience of driving a 3.5tn or larger vehicle.
• Strong communication and customer relation skills.
• ADR qualification is desirable.
• Experience handling clinical and hazardous waste is desirable.
• Familiarity with using handheld devices (PDA).

Responsibilities

• Collect waste from customer sites safely and professionally.
• Complete all required paperwork daily and submit on shift end.
• Carry out vehicle checks before and after each shift.
• Report near misses to the line manager.
• Adhere to Road Traffic Laws, Highway Code and ADR requirements.
• Report vehicle defects to supervisor.
• Work with team members and follow site rules.
• Wear PPE and maintain a clean, presentable uniform.
• Communicate any issues or delays during shifts.

Skills

Driving 3.5t+ vehicle

Communication skills

Customer relations

ADR qualified

Waste handling experience

PDA usage

Tools

Handheld PDA

Job description

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Business Line: Environmental Services & Global Functions

Van Driver

Description:

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Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing.In the UK, we are leaders focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

Van Driver - Glasgow

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (7am - 3pm)

Collection of clinical waste from customer sites such as Dentist and Doctors Surgeries.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• To collect Customers waste in a safe and professional Manner.
• To complete all work related paperwork in full and hand in at the end of the shift.
• To carry out vehicle checks before and after each shift.
• To report any near misses to their line manager.
• To drive to the Road Laws and the Highway Code including ADR law.
• To report vehicle defects to their line Manager / shift Supervisor.
• To work alongside team members.
• To adhere to all site rules whether on Tradebe or customers sites.
• To wear all required PPE at all times.
• To attend team briefings/drivers meetings etc.
• To be smart and presentable at all times by wearing clean & correct company uniform.
• To be professional at all times when on customers site’s.
• To report any issues on return to site during driver de-brief.
• To contact site during the shift about any possible issues or delays resulting in missed collections.
• To keep all vehicles assigned to them clean and tidy.
• To refuel all assigned vehicles at the end of the shift.
• Not to over load their vehicle.
• Not to mix load waste without proper segregation.
• To use the PDA mobility on each collection.

Do you have what it takes?

Experience of driving a 3.5tn or larger vehicle

Communication skills
Customers relations

Desirable Skills:

• ADR qualified
• Experience in handling Waste (Clinical & Hazardous desirable)
• Use of hand held devises i.e. PDA

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge Road Traffic Laws
• Knowledge of the UK road network
• Knowledge of NHS contracts (desirable )
• Good knowledge of the waste industry (Clinical & Hazardous waste desirable).

What’s in for you?

• Competitive salary £26,983,91 + Quarterly Bonus
• 6% Contributory Pension
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)

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