FCC Environment
LGV Driver / Loader
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LGV Driver / Loader
Salary – £15.40 per hour
Hours – 39.50 hours per week
Location & Postcode – Burnley Depot, BB10 2TJ
As an LGV Driver / Loader at FCC Environment, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality recycling and waste collection services across the Burnley contract. You will be responsible for driving up to a 26-tonne refuse/recycling vehicle, leading a crew of loaders, ensuring safe operations at all times, and supporting the loading of materials when required. This position involves flexibility, teamwork and a strong commitment to safety and customer service.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working four days per week, Monday to Thursday.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 20 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership and more (where applicable)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
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What will you be doing?
- Driving a refuse/recycling vehicle (up to 26-tonne rigid)
- Collecting various waste streams, including residual waste, food waste, glass, cans, plastic, paper and card
- Leading a team of up to three loaders
- Conducting daily vehicle checks and completing all associated documentation
- Managing incidents, reporting, assisted collections and RDCs
- Ensuring Health & Safety processes are followed at council tipping points
- Loading, as well as driving, as required
- Assisting with depot and vehicle cleaning when required
- Sorting and collecting glass boxes when necessary
- Working flexibly in line with operational needs
What are we looking for?
- Valid Cat C licence
- Valid digital tachograph card
- Completion of 35 hours Driver CPC
- Reliable, trustworthy and courteous to the public
- Ability to use own initiative and follow clear instructions
- Ability to take charge of a small team
- Knowledge of the local Burnley area is beneficial (but not essential)
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About us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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