Hgv Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver

Location: Croydon Salary: £53,000 per annum Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Minimum 10-hour shifts, early starts from around 3:00am

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join an established recycling and environmental services business.

The role will involve completing commercial collection routes, working independently while maintaining a safe, reliable and professional service.

This would suit an experienced Class 1 driver who is comfortable with early starts, longer shifts and multi-site collection work, and who is looking for a stable permanent position with overtime available.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

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Completing scheduled commercial collection routes

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Carrying out daily vehicle and safety checks

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Ensuring collections are completed safely and efficiently

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Operating vehicles used for different types of commercial waste collections

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Working with collection equipment including RORO vehicles where required

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Reporting vehicle defects, route issues or operational problems to the Transport team

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Maintaining accurate paperwork and driver records

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Ensuring vehicles are operated safely and in line with relevant transport regulations

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Providing a professional service when attending customer sites

About You

Essential

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Valid HGV Class 1 / Category C+E licence

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Valid Driver CPC

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Valid Digital Tachograph Card

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Good understanding of drivers' hours and road transport regulations

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Comfortable completing urban and multi-site commercial collection routes

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Comfortable with early starts from around 3:00am

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Reliable and able to work independently

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Able to commit to shifts of a minimum of 10 hours

Preferred

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Previous RORO / Roll-on Roll-off experience

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Previous commercial waste or recycling experience

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Experience operating specialist collection vehicles or equipment

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Previous experience completing multi-site or collection-based routes

Previous waste-sector experience is useful but is not essential for the right experienced HGV driver.

Package

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£53,000 per annum

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Permanent, full-time position

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Minimum 10-hour shifts Monday to Friday

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Early starts, typically from around 3:00am

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Overtime available every second Saturday

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Overtime paid at time and one-third

Apply

If you are an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for a permanent role in the Croydon area and are comfortable with early starts and commercial collection work, apply with your CV for further details