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Driver/Loader
Salary – £14.63 per hour
Hours – 40 hours per week, 7am to 3:45pm
Location – East Lothian, EH21 8PZ
As a Driver/Loader at FCC Environment, you will play a vital role in the collection and sorting of recyclable materials, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our vehicles and supporting our commitment to sustainability. You will be expected to drive and load as part of a team, maintain high standards of safety, and provide excellent service to the community. This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.
Our promise to you
•Competitive salary
•20 days' annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
•Pension scheme
•Life insurance
•On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
•Refer a friend
•Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle-to-work scheme, Gymflex membership, and more (where applicable)
•Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
•Drive a recycling vehicle (up to 12 tonne gross vehicle weight rigid)
•Collect recycling as part of a team, as a driver loader
•Oversee the vehicle and crew at council tipping points, ensuring Health and Safety processes are followed
•Carry out necessary vehicle checks and complete all required paperwork
•Report all incidents on rounds, focusing on RDCs and Assisted Collections
•Assist in cleaning the depot and vehicles when required
•Demonstrate flexibility and a proactive approach to all tasks
What are we looking for?
•A valid Cat C licence
• Valid digital tachograph card and driver’s CPC (minimum 35 hours completed)
•Physically fit, reliable, and trustworthy
•Courteous to the public and able to use your own initiative
•Willingness to both drive and load as required
•Ability to lead a small team and follow clear instructions
•Commitment to health and safety rules
•Previous experience is desirable, but full training will be provided
•Knowledge of the local area is advantageous but not essential
About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.