Job Description

Class 2 LGV Driver – Waste & Recycling North Yorkshire - Harrogate

Employer: SWIFT Temps Ltd – Driving Recruitment Division

Location: Harrogate, HG1

Pay Rate: £17.85 per hour (PAYE)

Hours: Tues to Fri 6AM to 4:45PM 40 hours per week

Job Types: Full-time, Contract ongoing work

About the Role:

SWIFT Temps Ltd is currently recruiting for an experienced Class 2 LGV Driver to join the waste and recycling team supporting the local authority in the Harrogate area. This is an ongoing role, offering consistent work and a structured four-day week.

Key Responsibilities:

* Working as part of the Waste Collection Team based at Harrogate, Claro Road Depo, HG1,you will safely carry out waste collections across the area, this will include the collection of all waste and recyclables from household and commercial properties.

* Drive a refuse collection vehicle on assigned rounds

* Work as part of a team collecting domestic waste and recyclables

* Must be prepared to work as a collector when needed

* Carry out a variety of physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions

* Maintain high safety standards and compliance with operational procedures

* You must be able to walk distances at a minimum of 8 to 10 miles per day as this is a physically demanding role, must be able to push and pull bins of various sizes over various distances and gradients in all weather conditions.

* It is essential you have a good understanding of health and safety requirements in the workplace and possess the necessary skills in terms of excellent customer care to represent the Council in the delivery of front-line services.

* You will be required to input daily updates on the Bartec ‘in cab’ system and report contamination, participation of collections and ensure that customers receive the appropriate information, bin tag, leaflet etc.

Requirements:

* Minimum 2 year’s of Class 2 (LGV) driving experience

* Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points

* Valid Uk Driving licence Driver CPC and Digital Tacho Card

* Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks

* Previous refuse or recycling driving experience is desirable

Benefits:

* Free on-site parking

Click to Apply:

CLICK TO APPLY , If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Sophie Scott at SWIFT Temps Ltd – Bradford Team, (phone number removed)

Please Note:

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of SWIFT Temps Ltd Driving Recruitment Division, which operates as an employment business