About The Role

Job Outline: HGV Driver/Loader Operative (Commercial)

Salary: £29,982

Working Hours: 39 Hours [Monday – Friday]

Location: Blackpool – Layton Depot, Plymouth Road, FY3 7HW

Closing date: 12 May | Noon 

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to be a full-time permanent HGV Driver/Loader Operative (Commercial), at Enveco NW. The successful applicant will be required to undertake general HGV driving duties concerned with waste collection, street cleansing, grounds maintenance services, beach cleaning and safety, and winter maintenance. Training where required will be given prior to any duty instructions.

About the role

• The use of trailers and other towed equipment
• Completion of all relevant documentation associated with driving duties and compliance with transport regulations
• Carry out all vehicle and ancillary equipment safety including basic maintenance topping up of fluids etc
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle cab and external appearance, as required, using a hosepipe and power washers
• Maintain regular communication with administration office/supervisors, as required, for further instruction of confirmation of work completed
• Completion of daily and weekly documents, time sheets, and work completion records

About you

• Full UK Heavy Goods Vehicle License
• Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) within 6 months
• Considerable knowledge of road use regulations for driving activities
• Considerable experience of driving vehicles over 3.5 tonne
• Experience of HGV driving over 7.5 tonne
• Ability to deal with customers in a polite and friendly manner
• Ability to lift and carry on a frequent and repetitive basis and walk considerable distances
• Good communication skills
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to undertake duties in a physical role
• Experience in multi drop collections and deliveries
• Experience in being able to carry out physical tasks related e.g. Emptying litter bins, removal of accumulated refuse and litter, removal of bulky waste, and clearance of storm debris

About the rewards

• Free staff parking
• Company events
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (365-day support 24/7)
• Range of employee discounts available for local attractions and discounted membership of Blackpool Council Leisure Centres

To learn more about the role read the full job outline.