Waste Collection Driver (HGV)

Waste HGV Driver

Pay: £16.35 per hour

Shift pattern: Ad hoc, up to 37 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Location: On site

Length: Ongoing

Additional requirements: 2 years' experience in a HGV driving role

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council for a HGV Driver to join their Waste Services team, undertaking the collection and disposal of all residual and recycling support from domestic and commercail premises.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the safe operation and control of any vehicle allocated in accordance with Road Traffic Acts and Regulations
• Responsible for the vehicle, including daily vehicle checks, promptly recording and reporting defects, routine maintenance and cleaning
• Reporting of access problems and contamination where necessary
• Assisting with collection and loading of waste and recycling as required
• Providing the general public with a high quality customer focused service at all times.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements at all times
• Helping to ensure that the daily work of the service is completed on time and to acceptable standards as directed
• Comply with site rules, traffic management plans and instructions at the Depot or Waste Transfer/ Disposal sites.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, statutory requirements and guidance
• Present a positive image of the services, through tidy appearance, polite and courteous behaviour

The perfect candidate will:

• Be prepared to work outdoors in all weathers (PPE provided)
• Be physically fit, the job can require walking up to 12 miles per day as well as ability to perform heavy lifting if needed
• Hold a full clean driving licence for the post advertised, tachograph and up to date Driver CPC qualification
• Show flexibility and willingness to be involved in all aspects of the operation of the waste service
• Must be polite and helpful with the public, representing the Council Values and Behaviours at all times
• Ensure that all work carried out is in line with service objectives

If you are currently looking for your next role and have relevant skills and experience for this role, please don't hesitate to APPLY NOW!