Job Title: Class 1 or 2 RoRo Driver
Location : Ridham, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SR
Salary: £16.10 per hour
Job Type: Permanent / Full time
About Us:
Countrystyle Recycling is a dynamic, family-run Waste Management and Recycling Company. We collect, handle, process, dispose and recycle almost all forms of waste. Our main facility, at Ridham in Sittingbourne, Kent, provides specialist services for the recycling of plasterboard, wood, mixed dry recyclables and the manufacture of RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel).
About the role:
We are currently recruiting a HGV Driver to join our Rollon department, you will be operating a Class 2 and occasionally Class 1 Wagon and Drag.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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
Complete all allocated work within the working day
Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and submitted in a timely manner
Maintain regular communication with the Fleet Office and report any issues/incidents immediately
As a customer facing representative of the Company behave in a polite and professional manner at all times
Fill vehicles with fuel on return to yard at end of the day or on your return journey to your depot
Present Tachograph card for downloading on a weekly basis
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
Ensure your vehicle (and where appropriate trailer) is kept in a safe, serviceable and clean condition
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
Wear Countrystyle Recycling Uniform at all times and correct PPE required when collecting or delivering to customer and other Countrystyle operated sites
Grease fifth wheel plate regularly (Artics Only)
Report all accidents and incidents immediately to your fleet office or the Compliance Team and obtain details as required
Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work
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
About you:
Essential Requirements:
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Good geographic knowledge of London and the South East
Excellent driving skills and road safety knowledge
Previous HGV driving experience
Full LGV C+E (Class 1) licence with no more than 3 penalty points and no DR or TT points in the last five years.
A valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC)
Demonstrate a positive and respectful attitude to others
Demonstrate teamwork and support of others
Versatility and willingness to learn
Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Driver, Rolloff/Drop-off Driver, Vehicle Transport Driver, Freight Driver, and Commercial Driver (Class 1/2) may also be considered.
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