The Best Connection are recruiting experienced Class 2 Chain Skip Driver roles for a leading waste management company based in Blaydon. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable Class 2 Chain Skip Driver to work across the North East, including Newcastle, Gateshead, and Durham, delivering and collecting skips for domestic and commercial customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Safely operate an 18.5-tonne skip loader as a Class 2 Chain Skip Driver, delivering and collecting skips in a variety of environments
* Ensure all skip loads are safely secured and compliant with road safety regulations before transit.
* Perform mandatory daily vehicle safety checks and report any defects to the transport office immediately.
* Act as the face of the company, providing professional and courteous service at customer sites.
* Adhere strictly to EU Driver Hours, Tachograph regulations, and Working Time Directives as a Class 2 Chain Skip Driver
* Accurately complete all paperwork, including Waste Transfer Notes and digital logbooks.
Requirements:
* Licence: A valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
* Qualifications: A current Driver CPC card and Digital Tachograph card.
* Experience: Previous experience operating skip lorries or hook loaders is highly preferred.
* Clean Record: Ideally no more than 6 penalty points
* Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit to assist with manual tasks and secure loads.
* Local Knowledge: Good geographical knowledge of the Newcastle and North East area to ensure efficient routing.
Hours of work and pay:
* Monday to friday
* 07:00am - 17:00pm
* £15.00 per hour
Benefits of working with The Best Connection:
* Excellent pay rates
* 24/7 contact with consultants
* Pension Contributions
* Online payslips
* Holiday accrual
* Personal accident insurance
* Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme
Suitable candidates for this Class 2 Chain Skip Driver role will be invited to register online.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.