Sortera UK
HGV Class 1 and Class 2 Drivers
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Base Depot Locations: Harlow | Wimbledon | Rochford | Tottenham | Edmonton | Uxbridge
Reporting to the Transport Controllers, you will drive a variety of vehicles in a safe, efficient and professional manner. Drivers will be required to generally collect construction and demolition waste from our customers and return it to a Sortera Waste Transfer Station, where it will be processed through one of the companies, MRF’s. A good understanding of how the vehicle operates and an understanding of the type of waste that is being collected is important. As is a good working knowledge of London and an ability to provide a high standard of service and to be able to deal with some of the difficulties that can be experienced on site.
All our drivers must have a good working understanding of current traffic laws, legislation and compliance, which they must always adhere to.
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Key Responsibilities
- Abide by all company Policies and Procedures
- Complete daily checks ensuring vehicle is in a road worthy condition
- Report immediately any accidents or vehicle defects to the company
- Ensure no vehicle with an identifiable defect is used on the public highway
- Keep the vehicle clean (inside and out) at all times
- Ensure all loads are safe and secure
- Keep Transport Controllers notified of job completion and or any issues arising on site
- To wear PPE as directed and wear the company uniform that is issued
- To be courteous, polite and helpful when carrying out your work duty and to remember you are in a customer facing role and representing the Company.
- To take care of company issued equipment, and promptly report any defects or damage to company equipment
- Report immediately all changes to health or your circumstances that may affect your licences or ability to carry out your role safely.
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Key Competencies
- To drive safely and within the Law at all times
- To be able to adapt to changing conditions and needs of the role
- Confident communicator, with both customers and Sortera staff
Ensure licences are kept up to date and entitlements are maintained, including Driver CPC
Qualifications/Experience:
- Holder of Class 1 or Class 2 licence
- Holder of a driver CPC
- Holder of a driver’s digital tachograph card
- Clean drivers licence is desirable
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