LGV Class 1 Driver

Dubizzle Limited; Lochgilphead, Campbeltown; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver based out of Lochgilphead or Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute. This role involves operating LGV vehicles for waste transportation, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have a Full UK driving licence (C+E), a CPC card, and experience with hook lift and skip vehicles. Competitive pay at £14.50 per hour with additional overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK driving licence (C+E).
• Demonstrated awareness of Health & Safety practices.
• Driver's CPC card is necessary.
• Experience with hook lift and skip vehicles is required.
• Ability to work independently is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate LGV vehicles for the transportation of waste material to landfill.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours’ rules and transport legislation.
• Maintain a good standard of vehicle cleanliness.
• Attend operational meetings as and when required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (C+E)

Health & Safety awareness

Experience working with hook lift and skip vehicles

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver – can be based out of Lochgilphead or Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute

39 hours per week, times to suit starting location

Salary: £14.50 per hour

Overtime paid at 1.5 times

In this role your primary function is to drive various vehicles for the transportation of waste/recyclates, to comply with all aspects of Health & Safety and the Company’s contractual obligations with the local authority. You will need to provide daily pre start checks on vehicles before operated.

Your key responsibilities:

• Operate LGV vehicles for the transportation of waste material to landfill
• Compliance with driver hours’ rules and transport legislation
• Develop a good working relationship with 3rd party off takers
• Ensure compliance with company standards
• Maintain a good standard of vehicle cleanliness
• Undertake vehicle wheel re torque on a weekly basis
• Attend operational meetings as and when required
• Ensure compliance with defect report procedure
• Maintain robust documentation records

Essential criteria for this role:

• Full UK driving licence (C+E)
• Health & Safety awareness
• Drivers CPC card
• Experience working with hook lift and skip vehicles
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Able to carry out daily maintenance duties and effect minor repairs as required