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HGV Refuse Driver

Job Description

Service Care Solutions have an exciting opportunity for a HGV Waste Refuse Driver to join a client based in the South London area of Southwark on a temporary basis.

Working a minimum of 37 hours per week, you will be tasked with;

  • Collecting waste and supporting loaders
  • Plot route through a daily schedule
  • Undertaking the necessary daily checks as per the Drivers/Operator handbook
  • Completing work instructions when requested to do so, ensuring all relevant information is filled in
  • Ensuring that each day all completed work is detailed on your daily worksheet and that they are handed in daily/weekly along with the daily vehicle check sheets, fuel receipts and Weighbridge tickets
  • Acting as an ambassador on behalf of the Company, ensuring that the client is treated courteously and respectfully and that their requirements are complied with where safe to do so
  • Comply with all traffic laws and legislation with relation to your duties including the security and weight of loads
  • To wear the correct safety equipment at all times
  • Ensure that the carriageway is left in a clean condition and any spillage's are cleaned up before leaving the area.
  • To maintain regular contact with your line manager throughout the day to advise of progress and any work that may not be able to be done.
  • Conform to all applicable site rules when off loading at disposal sites.
  • To carry out any other duties that may be required as directed by your line manager.
  • To carry out duties according to the programme of works and work instructions

You will be required to hold a Class 1 or Class 2 Driving License and have previous experience in driving a dustcart with a local authority, and hold a Driver CPC.
Good communication skills are required as this is a public facing role working as part of a team.

For more information on this role, and to apply, please contact Prakash on 01772 208967 or email prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk