Bristol Waste Company
HGV Class 2 Driver Loader - Albert Road
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HGV Class 2 Driver Loader
Location: Albert Road, Bristol
Salary: £35,031.49 per annum (rising to £37,106.21 per annum with required overtime and bank holiday working) - pay award pending
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday–Friday 06:00-14:18
About Bristol Waste Company
At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high-quality, value-for-money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.
The Role
As a Class 2 Driver/Loader you will be driving the company vehicle safely, load, transport and unload waste and recycling materials according to the agreed customer requirements, Bristol Waste Company procedure and all external legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- To drive / operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and legal requirements and as required by the company in accordance with the valid licence, experience and training for that vehicle / equipment
- Tipping of vehicle at designated and approved recycling & refuse facilities, to load and unload waste materials in accordance with Bristol Waste Company’s policy, procedures, training and legal requirements, ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements
- Undertake any training / instruction required to carry out these duties and or deemed necessary to fulfil the role (Including Driver Induction)
- Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of vehicles and equipment to a high standard, including daily vehicle checks on any vehicle driven
- To deal with colleagues, customers and other non – Bristol Waste Company personnel in a polite, responsible and professional manner
- To work flexibly between locations, including Avonmouth, Albert Road Depot and Hartcliffe, to provide operational cover across all services.
- To comply with all Bristol Waste Company reporting procedures.
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What We’re Looking For
- Must hold a valid Category C licence (Class 2), Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
- Able to use mobile IT equipment, follow reporting procedures, complete daily paperwork and electronic records accurately.
- Communicate clearly with supervisors, controllers, colleagues, customers and members of the public
- Knowledge of daily vehicle checks, basic defect reporting and the importance of maintaining vehicle roadworthiness.
- Awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements when loading, transporting, unloading and tipping waste and recycling materials.
- Experience of completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects accurately and promptly.
- Experience of waste, recycling, cleansing or commercial collections operations is desirable.
- Understanding of safe and legal HGV driving, including Working Time requirements, tachograph rules, official break requirements and company procedures.
- Experience of, or ability to undertake, physical outdoor work including moving bins, handling recycling containers and working in all weather conditions.
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Our Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Overtime rate will be paid at 1.5 Mon-Sat, 2x pay on Bank Holidays and Sunday, Additional day off in lieu, for bank holiday working
- Eligible for salary sacrifice electric car scheme – (The scheme uses salary sacrifice to allow you to save between 20-50% on any electric car of your choice, including electric point installation, servicing and tyres)
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme (Free eye tests)
- Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
- £200 employee referral bonus
- Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
- Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
- Employee recognition awards and long service awards
Everyone Belongs
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.
How To Apply
Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact
Talent Acquisition Team
Email: recruitment@bristolwastecompany.co.uk
Phone: 0117 440 6676
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