Driver Navan

AES Recycling Limited; Navan; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Ireland is seeking a skilled Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) Driver to join their team in Navan. The ideal candidate will have experience in the transport or waste industry, hold a valid C licence and CPC card, and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. Responsibilities include safe vehicle operation, timely waste collection, and maintaining high service standards. The role offers a permanent position with a commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Transport/Waste industry.
• Must hold relevant cards and licenses to operate vehicles.
• Good written and verbal English skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect various waste streams from multiple customer locations.
• Ensure safety and professionalism during RCV runs.
• Complete route sheets and vehicle safety checks daily.
• Maintain company vehicles in a safe, clean, and roadworthy condition.
• Complete relevant paperwork and cooperate with health and safety policies.
• Act professionally with colleagues and members of the public.

Skills

Transport/Waste Industry experience

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Flexibility

Manual Handling

Safe Pass

Education

C licence and CPC card

Job description

AES Recycling is one of Ireland’s leading waste management companies. We provide customers with a reliable and environmentally responsible service, collecting waste from homes and businesses across Leinster and North Munster. Our operations are driven by innovation and sustainability, ensuring that we contribute positively to both our communities and the environment.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) Driver to join our waste management team on a permanent basis in our Navan Depot Co.Meath. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of company vehicles, ensuring timely collection and delivery of waste across assigned routes. You will work closely with RCV operatives to maintain high service standards, adhere to all road safety and company regulations, and provide excellent customer service at all times.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in the transport or waste industry, hold a valid C licence and CPC card, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills. Flexibility, reliability, and a commitment to safe working practices are essential. Manual Handling and Safe Pass certification are advantageous.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• The collection of various waste streams from multiple customer locations across the route network.
• Responsible for operatives while on RCV runs, ensuring work is completed in a safe and professional manner - wheelie bins emptied using good work practices and manual handling techniques, and returned to a safe position / Location in line with BNM Recycling guidelines on bin positioning.
• Complete route sheets as well as vehicle safety checks on a daily basis. Comply with all company policies and initiatives to ensure safe operation and efficient operation of company vehicles (i.e. fuel efficiency).
• Maintain all allocated company vehicles and property in a safe, clean, and roadworthy condition to ensure the maximum safety of the drivers, occupants, and other road users, and to reduce the potential impacts of company vehicles on the environment.
• Relevant paperwork / debriefs to be completed on a daily basis. Includes using digital dockets as required by company policy.
• All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public.
• Act professionally and courteously with all colleagues and members of the public.

The Person

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge, and attributes.

• Minimum 2 years Transport/Waste Industry experience
• Applicants will possess all relevant cards, CPC and licenses.
• Manual Handling & Safe Pass an advantage
• Good Written and Verbal English essential.
• Must be flexible to work across different work sections within the business.
• Proficiency in the English language is a requirement alongside eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Experience in the waste industry a distinct advantage

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