Details:
- Salary: £53,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: CR0 New Addington Greater London
- Date: 17 hours ago
Description:
HGV Class 1 Driver
Location: Croydon
Salary: £53,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Minimum 10-hour shifts, early starts from around 3:00am
The Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join an established recycling and environmental services business.
The role will involve completing commercial collection routes, working independently while maintaining a safe, reliable and professional service.
This would suit an experienced Class 1 driver who is comfortable with early starts, longer shifts and multi-site collection work, and who is looking for a stable permanent position with overtime available.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
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Completing scheduled commercial collection routes
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Carrying out daily vehicle and safety checks
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Ensuring collections are completed safely and efficiently
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Operating vehicles used for different types of commercial waste collections
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Working with collection equipment including RORO vehicles where required
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Reporting vehicle defects, route issues or operational problems to the Transport team
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Maintaining accurate paperwork and driver records
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Ensuring vehicles are operated safely and in line with relevant transport regulations
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Providing a professional service when attending customer sites
About You
Essential
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Valid HGV Class 1 / Category C+E licence
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Valid Driver CPC
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Valid Digital Tachograph Card
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Good understanding of drivers' hours and road transport regulations
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Comfortable completing urban and multi-site commercial collection routes
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Comfortable with early starts from around 3:00am
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Reliable and able to work independently
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Able to commit to shifts of a minimum of 10 hours
Preferred
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Previous RORO / Roll-on Roll-off experience
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Previous commercial waste or recycling experience
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Experience operating specialist collection vehicles or equipment
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Previous experience completing multi-site or collection-based routes
Previous waste-sector experience is useful but is not essential for the right experienced HGV driver.
Package
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£53,000 per annum
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Permanent, full-time position
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Minimum 10-hour shifts Monday to Friday
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Early starts, typically from around 3:00am
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Overtime available every second Saturday
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Overtime paid at time and one-third
Apply
If you are an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for a permanent role in the Croydon area and are comfortable with early starts and commercial collection work, apply with your CV for further details