Job Title: HGV Class 2 Skip Driver
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Location: Ridham Dock Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SR
Salary: £16.58 per hour + KPI performance bonus
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Countrystyle Recycling are proud to operate the largest independent fleet of modern waste management vehicles in Kent, London and the South East. Our fleet vehicles include dustcarts, skip trucks, hook loaders and bulk haulage lorries.
The purpose of the role is to drive company vehicles in a safe and legal manner whilst keeping service levels high and ensuring daily work is completed.
Complete all daily vehicle checks and fill out the designated Vehicle Defect sheet at the start and end of each shift.
Ensure all CCTV cameras are working on your vehicle before commencing your daily work and where fitted, ensure inward-facing cameras face the driver.
Report all defects including tyre issues to Fleet Office.
Maintain regular communication with the Fleet Office and report any issues/incidents immediately.
Fill vehicles with fuel on return to yard at end of the day or on your return journey to your depot.
Report to the Fleet Office at the end of the day for de-briefing and advice on following day's work.
Ensure all loads are safely secured and that there is no risk of waste or debris falling from your vehicle trailer or container whilst it is on the public highway.
Load and unload the vehicle adhering to Safe Working Procedures and Risk Assessments.
Work from other depots within the group and operate other vehicles when required.
Report all accidents and incidents immediately to your fleet office or the Compliance Team and obtain details as required.
Staff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.Excellent driving skills and road safety knowledge
Previous HGV driving experience
Full LGV C (Class 2) licence with no more than 6 penalty points and no DR points in the last five years
Life Insurance with access to GP24
Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
Cycle to work scheme
Company Events
Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of HGV Class 2 Driver, Skip Driver, Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Driver, Vehicle Transport Driver, and Commercial Driver (Class 1/2) may also be considered