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Waste Collection Driver (Cat C1)

Job Description

Waste Collection Driver (Cat C1)
Barnsley
3-month contract
£13.69 per hour
4 days per week, 9.25 hours per day

Service Care Solutions are seeking a dedicated and experienced Waste Collection Driver (Cat C1) to join our client’s team on a 3-month contract. This role is vital in ensuring the completion of household waste collection services, delivering excellent customer service while maintaining a strong focus on health and safety.

Waste Collection Driver Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise waste collection crews and manage daily operational functions, including maintaining records (both paper-based and electronic handheld devices)
  • Carry out physically and mentally demanding tasks in all weather conditions
  • Ensure the safe collection of waste bins along your designated route, safeguarding the wellbeing of employees, colleagues, and members of the public
  • Operate mechanical machinery for emptying refuse containers
  • Maintain and ensure the cleanliness, maintenance, and security of vehicles, plant, and equipment
  • Work independently or under the guidance of a line manager to deliver services efficiently and effectively
  • Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations, including safe working practices and CPC guidelines.
Waste Collection Driver Essential Requirements:
  • Valid UK Driving Licence (Category C1)
  • Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
  • Experience in a team leader, foreman, or equivalent supervisory role
  • Experience working in a waste management environment
  • Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and provide practical support to colleagues.
Referral Bonus
If this Permanent Waste Collection Driver role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.
If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this Waste Collection Driver role, please send your CV mickey.stepans@servicecare.org.uk or call me on 01772 208 967 discuss the vacancy in more detail. Also, if this Waste Collection Driver role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all Industrial-related vacancies across the region.