About us:
The above position has become available within our growing Hygiene Company located at our Depot based in Bloxwich in Walsall. We are a family orientated company and are looking to add to our existing team.
Job Title: Clinical Waste Service Driver
Location: Walsall
Hours: Mon–Fri, varying between 4am-4pm, approx. Minimum of 40 hours per week, on average usually working 45-50 hours per week. Please note that you will only work around 8-10 hours per day between the times stated but must be flexible as start and finish times will vary day to day.
Salary: £12.00 - £12.23 per hour
Duration: Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Company vehicle
* Health and well-being programme including support with opticians and dental fees
* On-site parking
Job Description & Duties:
Driving up to 3.5 tonne vehicles. Duties will predominantly include collecting bags of clinical waste mainly from nursing homes and nurseries. There may also be some servicing of washroom facilities which may include ladies sanitary units, air freshener units, roller towels and soap dispensers, as well as servicing of water cooler units, dust mats and some deliveries of hygiene products. Our clients vary from nursing homes, doctor’s surgeries, schools, colleges, restaurants, hotels, and nurseries mainly covering the Midlands and some surrounding areas including Milton Keynes, Cambridge, and Lincoln. Some assistance in the warehouse will be required from time to time.
Requirements:
* Full clean driving licence (Max 3 points will be acceptable)
* Physically fit and strong as involves some heavy lifting, bending, and carrying plus many customers may have flights of stairs
* Pleasant and friendly manner
* Confident driver
* Customer focused
* Reliable, adaptable, and flexible to work fluctuating hours
* Confident with use of Tablet / Ipad
* Previous experience not essential but advantageous
* If you are not currently ADR qualified you must be willing to undertake ADR training which will be fully funded by the company
* Would suit persons that have worked within the care industry or a similar role
* Please be mindful that this role entails collecting bags of clinical waste and is not for the squeamish
* Due to the nature of our clients, the successful applicant will have to have an enhanced DBS check which will be carried out by the company
Application Process:
Please apply in writing only including your CV to Mrs Bonnie Brown.
COVID-19 considerations:
Please be mindful that some waste collected may contain COVID-19 waste and so, this position is not suitable for anyone deemed to be at high risk.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00-£12.23 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
Application question(s):
* What interests you in this role and why do you feel you are suitable?
* What is your notice period in your current employment?
* When are you available for an interview?
Experience:
* Driving: 5 years (required)
* Delivery driver: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
* Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Full UK Driving licence (required)
* ADR Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 06/01/2025
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