Waste and Recycling Driver

Adversa Recruitment; Rhayader; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Umbrella PAYE rate £16.60/hr

ASAP start

Initial 3-month rolling contract

Experience in waste/recycling

Job summary

Adversa Recruitment Limited is seeking a Waste & Recycling Driver to join a busy waste management team in Powys. The role involves safe collection of household waste and recycling, contributing to high service standards for the local area.

This 37-hour-per-week role offers an ASAP start on an initial 3-month rolling contract. A full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to work outdoors are essential.

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence for the vehicle type
• Experience in waste collection or driving is desirable
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Drive waste and recycling collection vehicles safely along designated routes
• Assist with collection and transportation of household waste and recycling
• Work with waste collection operatives to complete collections on schedule
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and report defects
• Follow health and safety procedures including manual handling and waste disposal
• Provide professional and courteous service to residents and the public
• Support the wider team with operational duties as required

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Road safety awareness

Job description

Waste & Recycling Driver

Location: Powys, Wales

Hours: 37 hours per week

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Waste & Recycling Driver to join a busy waste management team in Powys. The successful candidate will support the safe and efficient collection of household waste and recycling, helping to maintain high standards of service across the local area.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive waste and recycling collection vehicles safely and efficiently along designated routes.
• Assist with the collection and transportation of household waste and recyclable materials.
• Work alongside waste collection operatives to ensure collections are completed on schedule.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and report any defects or maintenance issues.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including safe manual handling and waste disposal practices.
• Provide a professional and courteous service to residents and members of the public.
• Support the wider waste and recycling team with operational duties as required.

Requirements

• Full, valid UK driving licence appropriate for the vehicle being operated.
• Previous experience in waste collection, recycling, refuse operations or a similar driving role is desirable.
• Good understanding of road safety and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual duties when required.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

What We Offer

• £16.60 per hour (Umbrella PAYE).
• 37 hours per week.
• ASAP start.
• Initial 3-month rolling contract.
• Opportunity to gain further experience within waste and recycling services.