Blue Recruitment Personnel is recruiting for several HGV Class 2 Drivers for our client in the Swindon area and surroundings.
Role Overview:
We are seeking several HGV Class 2 Waste Drivers to join our team in Swindon.
As a Waste Driver, you will be responsible for the collection of waste and recycling, ensuring high standards are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive and maintain allocated vehicles, including vehicle checks, routine maintenance, and cleaning.
* Assist in loading and unloading and complete associated paperwork.
* Collect waste from streets/roads as per the schedule, ensuring all waste is collected safely and in compliance with health and safety procedures.
* Complete and return daily paperwork to the supervisor, reporting any non-collections and reasons.
* Update in-cab technology with non-collection information.
* Ensure assisted collections are completed on specified days and update property information.
* Report any accidents, damage, or near misses to property, persons, vehicles, or containers.
* Complete tachograph record books and ensure accuracy.
* Supervise the team and vehicle, demonstrating skills to new starters and temporary workers.
* Operate vehicle machinery safely and discuss any personal training needs with your supervisor.
* Maintain high customer care standards, ensuring gates are closed, spillages are cleared, and bins/boxes are returned to their original positions.
* Be prepared to work outside normal hours, including weekends and bank holidays, with appropriate allowances.
Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum:
* Experience driving refuse/recycling vehicles.
* Current HGV license.
* Experience completing daily log sheets and tachograph books.
* Ability to operate electronic ICT systems.
* Experience in collecting and recycling rubbish.
Preferred:
* NVQ 2 in waste management or equivalent, or the ability to work towards it.
Working Environment:
* Work will be conducted both outside and internally in various weather conditions, including cold, heat, wet, ice, and snow.
* Hazardous conditions may exist at times.
* Early morning starts and possible late finishes, working in the dark.
Potential Risks:
* Exposure to needles, aggression, injury, and other unpleasant hazards.
* Use of PPE and adherence to health and safety protocols.
Decision Making:
* Empowered to make daily decisions within a structured process.
* Identify different acceptable materials.
Job Scope:
* Collection of domestic waste and recyclable materials, maintaining high standards of behavior.
* Supervision of team members, identification of materials, demonstration of skills, and vigilance for the safety of others.
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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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