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Class 2 Driver (Bristol Waste)
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- Bristol
- Temporary
- Full Time
- £35,360 - £81,120 Per Hour
Job Description
Gi Group are looking for Class 2 Drivers to join a leading waste and recycling company supporting Bristol and the surrounding areas. Working in partnership with the local council, you'll play a key role in keeping the city clean, safe and moving while contributing to sustainability goals. With commercial operations continuing to grow, this is a great opportunity to join a values-led team and develop your career
The Role
As a Class 2 Driver/Loader you will be driving the company vehicle safely, load, transport and unload waste and recycling materials according to the agreed customer requirements, company procedure and all external legal requirements.
*NEWLY QUALIFIED DRIVERS ARE ACCEPTED FOR THIS ROLE*
What You'll Get
£19.63/hr* (For the first 39 hours)
£29.45/hr* for overtime (+39 hours)
£39.26/hr* for Sundays and bank hols
*Please note these rates are PAYE and inclusive of advanced holiday pay.
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday-Friday 06:00 starts
Key Responsibilities
To drive / operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and legal requirements and as required by the company in accordance with the valid licence, experience and training for that vehicle / equipment
Tipping of vehicle at designated and approved recycling & refuse facilities, to load and unload waste materials in accordance with the company's policy, procedures, training and legal requirements, ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements
Undertake any training / instruction required to carry out these duties and or deemed necessary to fulfil the role (Including Driver Induction)
Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of vehicles and equipment to a high standard, including daily vehicle checks on any vehicle driven
To deal with colleagues, customers and other personnel in a polite, responsible and professional manner
To comply with all reporting procedures.
What We're Looking For
Must hold a valid Category C licence (Class 2), Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
Able to use mobile IT equipment, follow reporting procedures, complete daily paperwork and electronic records accurately.
Communicate clearly with supervisors, controllers, colleagues, customers and members of the public
Understanding of safe and legal HGV driving, including Working Time requirements, tachograph rules, official break requirements and company procedures.
Knowledge of daily vehicle checks, basic defect reporting and the importance of maintaining vehicle roadworthiness.
Awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements when loading, transporting, unloading and tipping waste and recycling materials.
Experience of, or ability to undertake, physical outdoor work including moving bins, handling recycling containers and working in all weather conditions.
Experience of waste, recycling, cleansing or commercial collections operations is desirable.
If you have any questions, please call (phone number removed) or email us on Otherwise, please hit 'Apply'
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website
The Role
As a Class 2 Driver/Loader you will be driving the company vehicle safely, load, transport and unload waste and recycling materials according to the agreed customer requirements, company procedure and all external legal requirements.
*NEWLY QUALIFIED DRIVERS ARE ACCEPTED FOR THIS ROLE*
What You'll Get
£19.63/hr* (For the first 39 hours)
£29.45/hr* for overtime (+39 hours)
£39.26/hr* for Sundays and bank hols
*Please note these rates are PAYE and inclusive of advanced holiday pay.
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday-Friday 06:00 starts
Key Responsibilities
To drive / operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and legal requirements and as required by the company in accordance with the valid licence, experience and training for that vehicle / equipment
Tipping of vehicle at designated and approved recycling & refuse facilities, to load and unload waste materials in accordance with the company's policy, procedures, training and legal requirements, ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements
Undertake any training / instruction required to carry out these duties and or deemed necessary to fulfil the role (Including Driver Induction)
Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of vehicles and equipment to a high standard, including daily vehicle checks on any vehicle driven
To deal with colleagues, customers and other personnel in a polite, responsible and professional manner
To comply with all reporting procedures.
What We're Looking For
Must hold a valid Category C licence (Class 2), Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
Able to use mobile IT equipment, follow reporting procedures, complete daily paperwork and electronic records accurately.
Communicate clearly with supervisors, controllers, colleagues, customers and members of the public
Understanding of safe and legal HGV driving, including Working Time requirements, tachograph rules, official break requirements and company procedures.
Knowledge of daily vehicle checks, basic defect reporting and the importance of maintaining vehicle roadworthiness.
Awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements when loading, transporting, unloading and tipping waste and recycling materials.
Experience of, or ability to undertake, physical outdoor work including moving bins, handling recycling containers and working in all weather conditions.
Experience of waste, recycling, cleansing or commercial collections operations is desirable.
If you have any questions, please call (phone number removed) or email us on Otherwise, please hit 'Apply'
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website