Job Description

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

40 Hours per week

Shift Pattern:

Monday - Friday, 05:00 - 14:00

Salary:

31,932 per annum (15.31 per Hour)

Location:

Kendal

Job Introduction

As a Recycling Collection Vehicle (RCV) driver you will responsibly and safely drive the vehicles around the designated routes, collecting food waste, recycling and/or waste products from customers' sites and take them to the designated tipping site.

What you'll do:

Drive and operate the RCVs safely around the required route, and to the required tipping point, in accordance with the driver's handbook Collect recyclables, general and green waste from households, bring sites and/or commercial locations in your specified area, as part of a team Collection of food waste from customer sites with specialist vehicle Ensure all jobs are recorded electronically on the vehicle tablets & all other paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and submitted were appropriate Work with the vehicle co-driver/team to ensure that all properties on assigned routes are serviced efficiently and effectively, as per the collection schedule Assist with the Recycling Operative duties, as and when requested Ensure all daily checks are done on vehicles/loads and any defects reported as per procedure Act responsibly in relation to all matters which may affect the Health and Safety of yourselves and others whilst on Company premises, customers' premises and travelling between sites, and to adhere to safety regulations at all times

Requirements

Essential:

A driving licence appropriate to the LGV vehicle (C or CE) A valid Driver CPC A digital tachograph driver card
Desirable:

Previous LGV driving experience

What we offer

Working with Cumbria Waste Group is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of our community aligned across our shared Company Values:

As a TEAM... ...We take PRIDE in the work we do ...We CARE about our Colleagues, Customers, Communities and our Environment ...We love to learn and IMPROVE, and ...We are always SAFE

In addition, we offer

5% Employer 5% Employee pension contribution 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 after successful probation (6 months) Opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday Cycle to Work Scheme (after 1 year service) Industry recognised training and personal development Full PPE provided Employee Assistance Programme
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.31 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person