HGV Driver / Loader

Wotech; Bonnybridge; On-site; Full time

Job description

HGV Driver / Loader

Salary – £14.79 PH
Hours – 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with overtime taking it up to 48 hours per week if required to complete daily collections.
Location – Falkirk, Scotland

As a Driver / Loader at FCC Environment, you will play a key role in the collection of various waste streams, including food, glass, and AHP. Working as part of a team, you will ensure waste is collected safely and efficiently while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days per week; however, we will consider requests for job shares to suit your lifestyle (working full days).

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 20 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus 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, holiday purchase, and many more
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Direct tipping of food and AHP waste at third-party locations.
• Transport and unload glass waste at designated tipping points.
• Collect food, glass, and AHP waste as directed by the Contract Manager.
• Collect and sort glass boxes when required.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to complete daily collections.
• Interact courteously with customers and members of the public.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and wear provided PPE at all times.
• Report any non-conforming waste, unsafe acts, incidents, or accidents to management.
• Assist in depot and vehicle cleaning when required (training provided).
• Undertake any training required for the role.

What are we looking for?

• Must have a current Cat C Licence as a minimum.
• Must have a current up to date CPC Driver Qualification 35hrs.
• Knowledge of the Falkirk District would be a distinct advantage.
• An understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Must be prepared to wear PPE uniform that will be provided.
• Must be reliable and trustworthy.
• Be courteous to the public.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Previous experience is desirable, although full training will be given.
• Ability to follow clear instructions accurately.
• Flexible attitude towards working additional hours as required.
• Willingness to undergo additional training.

Due to the physical demands of this role, a certain level of fitness is a genuine occupational requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010. This is necessary to ensure the health and safety of the postholder and the individuals they support. Reasonable adjustments will be considered, where possible, to enable candidates to meet the requirements of the role.

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland, and Wales and employ around 4,200 people.

The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together, we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

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