Driver - Recycling

Hours: 35 per week (Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-1pm)

Job Purpose: To assist in fulfilling operational requirements within recycling, prioritising job activities, ensuring optimal route planning, compliance with documentation requirements and driving regulations

Job Description:

• Ensure vehicles are mechanically sound and legally roadworthy before commencing work.

• Ensure all driving regulations are adhered to in relation to tachographs; ensure appropriate breaks are recorded and procedures followed.

• Safely secure loads for transport to ensure goods are collected and delivered intact.

• Handle company property with due care and attention, ensuring any issues are reported immediately to the Recycling Supervisor or Operations Manager.

• Ensure all paperwork is accurately completed and signed off by customers as required, ensuring attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

• Ensure most efficient route from collection to drop off is followed and jobs completed in a timely manner.

• To ensure the lorry is clean and road worthy; promptly report any problems to direct line supervisor; all lorry issues must be recorded on the tablet provided.

• Observe Health & Safety practices at all locations.

• Ensure uniform is clean and worn daily alongside full PPE as per Health & Safety regulations.

• Carry out any other reasonable requests as deemed necessary for the job.

• To be at least 25 years of age due to age restrictions with our insurance provider with the ability to lift 25kgs.

Essential Criteria:

• Flexible and adaptable to meet business demands

• Have a full UK driving licence ideally with zero points

• Certificate of professional competence (CPC)

Why Work with USEL:

• 27 days annual leave increasing to 30 days with service.

• 12 days Bank Holidays

• 1pm finish on Fridays

• Free onsite car parking

• Fully accessible workplace for all

• Inspire Workplace Counselling Service

• Health & Wellbeing initiatives

• Life Assurance

• Staff discount in Ability Cafes