Location: CO10, Sudbury
Pay: £15.52 per hour
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 06:30 - 15:00
The Role
As a HGV Refuse Collection Driver, your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out daily refuse and recycling collections and operating relevant machinery.
Working safely and professionally, using appropriate lifting and handling techniques.
Supporting refuse loaders during your daily rounds to ensure routes are completed within the required service levels.
Using in-cab technology and mobile devices as required.
Completing relevant paperwork accurately and in real time.
Carrying out daily vehicle and machinery inspections before and after use.
Reporting any faults or issues with vehicles and equipment.
Maintaining the cleanliness of vehicles and machinery.
Maintaining excellent customer service and professional relationships with members of the public, clients and other road users.
What We Are Looking For
Valid HGV Class 2 driving licence with no more than 6 points.
Valid Driver CPC.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and reliable.
Willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.
A clean or acceptable driving licence.
Previous refuse collection or similar experience is desirable but not essential.
Willingness to work as part of a team and assist refuse loaders when required.
We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010
Salary description
£15.52 - £15.52 per hour