Willshees Waste & Recycling
HGV Drivers Class 1 & 2
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LGV Drivers Class 1 and 2
Willshee’s operate out of 3 depots 2 of which are located in Burton-on-Trent, along with our head office, and our new purpose-built Materials Recycling Facility which officially opened in Swadlincote in March 2021.
The role is varied and is suitable for conscientious, self-motivated, organised individuals with good communication skills who is committed to providing excellent service.
Required Skills
- Proven working experience as an LGV Driver within the Waste Industry is preferred but is not crucial.
- Punctual, hard-working, ‘can do’ attitude.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- A commitment to uphold and improve the company brand standards.
- A team player who is committed to enhancing the company culture.
- Good driving record with no traffic violations.
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The Role
- Complete documented pre-use checks on the vehicle and report any issues identified
- Drive the company vehicle in a safe & professional manner.
- Have knowledge of the RTR & WTD Regulations
- Possess a Category C or C + E Licence, Digital Card and Driver CPC Card
- Interact with customers in a professional manner
- Complete the daily work schedule in line with the customer and company objectives
- Liaise with and communicate with customers, members of the public, the traffic office, garage and site functions to overcome issues as they arise
Brand Standards
- Maintain & improve the company brand standards through, personal presentation, office presentation and document presentation.
- Please note – company uniform is provided.
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Health & Safety
- Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and report any mal practice
- Support the company Near-Miss and Hazard Reporting procedure
About Willshee’s
Willshee’s is a leading independent domestic, industrial and commercial waste management company based in Burton-on-Trent. Our family-run company has been providing waste and recycling solutions for over 40 years. Our waste & recycling expertise means we can propose, develop and deliver tailor made services for the reduction, reuse, recycling, recovery and disposal of waste. We offer a wide range of services for the Midlands region, from wheelie bin hire, skips, rear end loaders (RELs), roll on/off container and equipment rental for general waste, Moffett collections, and all types of recycling.
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