Established since 1991, Gaskells Waste Management is a fast-growing waste and recycling company operating from Welshpool covering Midwales.
We are looking to employ full-time Drivers to become part of our respected driving force, to enhance and grow the business.
As a Driver, you will be an essential part of the business with the opportunity to develop and enrich your career.
We offer training opportunities for you to deliver driving excellence and obtain further qualifications and experience.
The Role
To provide a professional service to all our customers, with a friendly and helpful attitude to deliver an exceptional customer service experience.
What we ask from you:
1. Ability to drive refuse trade vehicle and scope to advance onto an FEL vehicle.
2. To carry out your duties in a professional and productive way.
3. To ensure all rounds are completed efficiently and on time.
4. To drive in a safe and economic manner.
5. To comply with the company’s health and safety policy, work instructions, and guidance documents.
6. To accurately record your working day using a company tablet.
7. To ensure customers' premises/properties are left in a tidy condition.
8. To effectively communicate with the Traffic Controllers at Head Office.
9. To report any near misses or accidents in a timely manner following the correct procedures.
10. To wear company supplied uniform and issued PPE.
11. To be flexible, reliable, and a team player.
12. To be able to work on your own initiative.
Experience required for the role:
1. 4am start.
2. Full UK Driving Licence.
3. Driver CPC card essential.
4. Knowledge of Tachograph legislation, DVSA Rules, and Regulations.
5. Flexibility to work on varied routes as and when required to meet the needs of the business.
6. Available to work weekends as and when needed.
7. Available to work Bank Holidays.
8. Local area knowledge beneficial.
9. Waste Industry experience advantageous.
10. Physically fit due to manual labour.
This is a full-time permanent role offering:
1. £15.00 per hour.
2. Day in lieu for working a Bank Holiday.
3. Ongoing development and training including contribution for CPC.
4. 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days including Banks Holidays after 5 years service.
5. Christmas day and New Year's day off due to business closure.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £15.75 per hour
Expected hours: 48 – 55 per week
Benefits:
1. Company pension.
Schedule:
1. Monday to Friday.
Experience:
1. Driving a Goods Vehicle: 3 years (preferred).
2. Driving: 3 years (preferred).
Licence/Certification:
1. Driver CPC, Tacho Card (preferred).
Work Location: In person
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