Job Title: Class 2 HGV Driver
Location: Based in Luton
Salary: Competitive + bonus after probation.
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (Monday to Friday)
The Company:
The Company, a family owned businesses who have been in the recycling industry for over 100 years, are currently looking for an enthusiastic, bright and capable Class 2 driver to join their team based out of Luton.
The Role:
You’ll have to be experienced enough to be able to drive for up to 8 hours a day collecting and delivering Waste / Recycling materials. You’ll also need to be a quick learner who can absorb new ideas, communicate clearly and who also possesses a good team spirit, as well being deadline orientated. Ideally you will have a proven ability to use automatic routing or location software and to provide an efficient and prompt driver service.
Key Duties:
- Making deliveries and collections from business premises.
- Driving vehicles on scheduled routes to deliver and collect Waste / Recycling material.
- Completing the correct documentation when collecting and delivering materials.
- Maintaining the vehicles cleanliness both inside and out.
- Verifying the contents for delivery or collection against pre-printed route sheets.
- Driving in heavy traffic and unsociable hours.
- Report delays, accidents or other traffic situations to managers.
- Delivering a friendly and professional service to customers.
- Driving safely whilst obeying all traffic laws and regulations.
- Obtaining customer signatures on delivery and collection paper work.
- Reporting any mechanical problems of deficiencies with your vehicle.
- Completing vehicle inspection including: diesel oil, water, oil, tires and lights.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Driver’s License
- Courteous
- Previous Driving Experience
- No Driving Disqualifications within the last three years
- Good communication skills
- Excellent Customer facing skills
- Driving experience within a multi-drop or multi-collection role.
- Experience in driving HGV vehicles (Curtain Sided and Skip Lorries)
- May have to lift heavy products or sacks
- Able to pass our rigorous security checks and procedures.
- Prepared to work long hours
- Professionalism
- Calmness under pressure
- Initiative
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
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