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HGV Class 2 Dustcart Driver
*£1000 New Starter Bonus (T&Cs apply)
Smart Solutions are currently recruiting for a HGV Class 2 Dustcart Driver to join our successful client based in the Abingdon, OX14 area. Our client who specializes in Waste Management is transforming waste into valuable resources and lessening its impact on the environment.
Pay rate: £16.14 ph, weekly pay in arrears, every Friday
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 6.00 am till 3pm
HGV Class 2 Dustcart Driver – Duties & Responsibilities
The right person will be responsible for driving the refuse lorry and assisting loaders with collecting/emptying bins from residential premises, returning them where necessary, and ensuring all additional work and missed bins are completed. We prioritize safety and efficiency in our operations, providing necessary training and PPE to ensure a professional and secure working environment.
The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, attention to safety and follow project timelines and complete tasks within the set deadlines.
The work and conditions can be demanding but will provide a fulfilling and interesting career for the right people.
· Adhere to designated shift pattern, Monday to Friday from 6:00 am till 3:00 pm
· Drive and operate a class 2 dust car, refuse lorry, or bin lorry
· Perform daily walk-around vehicle checks
· Collect refuse from a different local area each day of the week
· Ensure completion of all additional work and missed bins
· Assist with manually moving domestic wheelie bins
· Maintain awareness of other vehicles or people on the road and operate the lorry safely
· Work as part of a small team
HGV Class 2 Dustcart Driver – Person Specification
· UK HGV Class 2 driving license (minimum 12 months)
· Digital tachograph card & CPC card
· Keen and eager to learn new skills
· Excellent, professional work ethic
· Good team working skills and good communication skills
· Ability to adapt quickly to a fast paced, dynamic work environment
· Previous experience within a waste & recycling industrial environment would be an advantage.