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LGV Temp Driver
Salary/Hourly Rate –or £14.63 per hour (plus benefits)
Hours – 40 hours per week, 7am to 15.45pm
Location & Postcode – East Lothian EH21 8PZ
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As a Driver at FCC Environment, you will carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
This vacancy is for a temporary, 6-month contract, however this may lead to a permanent position or further extensions to suit. Position is working 5 days per week, Monday to Friday.
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Our promise to you
•Competitive salary
•20days annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
•Pension scheme
•Life insurance
•Discretionary bonus scheme
•On the job training and progression
•Recognition scheme
•Refer a friend
•Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and many more.
•Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform.
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What will you be doing?
•Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
•If aware of any unsafe practice or condition, or if in any doubt about the safety of any situation, consult their supervisor.
•Obtain and use the correct tools/equipment for the work and not to use any that are unsafe or damaged. All tools, equipment and personal protective equipment must be stored in the approved place after use.
•Ensure that all guards are securely fixed and that all safety equipment and personal protective clothing/equipment provided are used.
•Not to operate any plant or equipment unless authorised.
•To report any accident, near-miss, dangerous occurrence or dangerous condition to their line management.
•To switch off and secure unattended plant or equipment.
•To avoid improvised arrangements and suggest safe ways of eliminating hazards.
•Not to participate in horseplay or place fellow employees in danger by their actions.
•Drive a refuse/ recycling vehicle up to 18 tonne gross vehicle weight rigid.
•To collect recycling as part of a team either as a driver or loader.
•Be in charge of the vehicle at the council tipping points ensuring the crews follow laid down Health and Safety Processes.
•Be in charge of your designated vehicle and carry out necessary vehicle checks.
•Be in charge of all paperwork and reporting all incidences on the rounds, with focus on RDC’s and Assisted Collections.
•Be in charge of a crew of up to three loaders.
•(this information is taken from job description)
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About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,200 people.
The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.
FCC Environment are equal opportunities employers, we value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.