Overview
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Working Hours: 38 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday 6am–4pm, with occasional weekend work and overtime
Salary: £30,117.80 per annum + excellent benefits
Serco's Environmental Services provide a complete waste and recycling service for the residents and community in Charnwood. We have a professional, dedicated and friendly team of Street Cleansing and Refuse Collection staff who keep streets, homes and businesses clean and improve the environment. We are seeking like-minded HGV Drivers to join our team of essential key workers.
Responsibilities
* Be the public face of Serco's Environmental Services in the community; complete vehicle safety checks and ensure the truck is clean and work-ready before starting rounds.
* Work with a team of Refuse Loaders to collect waste and recycling from residential and commercial properties on your pre-planned route.
* Support the team to hit targets and contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and tidy community environment.
What you’ll need
* Valid HGV Cat C driving licence
* Driver CPC
* Plenty of enthusiasm and a positive attitude
* Willingness to help Loaders during rounds to achieve team targets
* Flexibility with shift patterns and a strong customer service orientation
* Previous experience in refuse collection or street cleansing is not essential; training will be provided
Development and Support
We are committed to ongoing development and career progression for Drivers, with training opportunities and the chance to undertake additional qualifications (e.g., Transport Manager CPC, Team Leader and Management training). A supportive management team provides guidance to help you achieve your goals with Serco.
Why Serco
Meaningful and vital work: Delivering essential services that touch people’s lives
A world of opportunity: Diverse UK-wide operations with opportunities to learn and develop
Great people: A motivated, diverse and supportive environment
What we offer
* The opportunity to make a real difference in communities
* A role as a company ambassador
* Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Serco discounts on cinema, Merlin Entertainment, online shopping, mobile plans and leisure centre memberships
* Interesting, varied and enjoyable work
* 24 days annual leave
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