We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Swindon to assist with the appointment of a Waste Driver, on a 1.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £15.00 - £18.86 per Hour
Summary:
To ensure the efficient and safe collection of waste and recycling materials, maintaining a high standard of service delivery for our community.
Responsibilities:
* Vehicle Operation: Safely operate and maintain the allocated HGV, including daily checks, basic maintenance, and cleaning. Assist with loading/unloading and ensure all vehicle paperwork is completed accurately.
* Reporting: Submit daily paperwork and update in-cab systems with non-collection details and reasons.
* Waste Collection: Collect waste and recycling as per schedule, adapting routes if needed. Load vehicles safely and in line with health and safety procedures.
* Assisted Collections: Ensure scheduled assisted collections are completed and property information is updated when necessary.
* Incident Reporting: Immediately report any accidents, damage, or near misses involving property, people, vehicles, or waste containers.
Qualifications:
* NVQ Level 2 in Waste Management or equivalent (or willingness to work towards it).
Essential Requirements:
* Experience operating refuse and/or recycling vehicles.
* Valid HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) licence.
* Accurate completion of daily log sheets and tachograph records.
* Ability to use electronic ICT systems.
* Hands-on experience in collecting and sorting recyclable materials.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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