Job Details
HGV Waste Driver
Neath
Posted: 25/06/2024
- £13.24
- Neath
- Contract
- Per Hourly Contract
We are currently seeking a skilled Driver to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting waste efficiently and safely from designated locations and maintaining a high standard in the collection of waste and recycling.
Applicants must hold a HGV Cat C licence.
Responsibilities:
- Collect waste from streets / roads on each day and in the order specified by the schedule, (under certain circumstances the order may need to be changed to accommodate unforeseen occurrences)
- Ensure all waste is collected. Load vehicle in a considerate, safe and proper manner to health and safety procedures.
- Ensure crews collect assisted collections on stated days
- Drivers are responsible for the supervision of the team and vehicle
- Operate vehicle machinery, observing and carrying out all safety regulations / procedures
- Maintain the highest level in customer care in line with service standards and have responsibility for the behaviour of the crew
- Maintain customer care whilst collecting and ensure all gates are closed and any spillages are cleared up, bins/boxes are returned to the position where they were collected
- To be aware of the well being of member of the public, other highway users, pedestrians, cyclists, children and other team members
- Duties may entail working outside normal working hours, including weekends and bank holidays
Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience of driving refuse / recycling vehicles
- Holds a current HGV Licence
- Experience of completing daily log sheets and tachograph / books
- able to operate electronic ICT systems
- Experience of collecting and recycling rubbish
- Preferably NVQ 2 Waste management, equivalent or ability to work towards
Working Environment:
- Working in a variety of weather conditions (Cold, heat, wet, ice, snow)
- Hazardous conditions will exist at times
If you are a reliable and skilled Driver with the relevant experience, please apply.
Keeley Bevan
Account Executive