Location: Ulverston
Job Type: Full Time
Pay:
- 14.82 per hour (starting rate)
- 15.06 per hour after 6 months
Working Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 3:00pm
- Friday: 7:00am - 2:30pm
- Required to work a Saturday following Bank Holidays
The Role
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Streetcare LGV Driver/Operative to support the delivery of waste, recycling, and street cleansing services across the Ulverston area.
This is a dual-role position involving both driving and operational duties, requiring a proactive and safety-focused individual who is comfortable working in a physically demanding, outdoor environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate a range of LGV (Class C) waste collection vehicles across allocated routes
- Supervise and support a small team of loaders during daily rounds
- Assist with the collection and loading of waste and recycling materials, including bins, sacks, and bulky items
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance, ensuring vehicles are roadworthy
- Operate bin lifting equipment correctly and in line with training
- Ensure safe vehicle manoeuvring with the support of a reversing assistant
- Maintain accurate records, including vehicle defect sheets and collection paperwork
- Identify and report missed collections, contamination, or service issues
- Deliver a high standard of customer service when dealing with the public
- Comply with all Health & Safety procedures and Working Time Regulations
- Support additional duties such as bin deliveries and general streetcare tasks as required
Requirements
Essential:
- Full UK driving licence with Class C (LGV) entitlement
- Valid Driver CPC qualification
- Experience driving large vehicles, including in confined spaces
- Good knowledge of road traffic laws and safe driving practices
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Carry out manual handling duties (lifting up to 25kg)
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work early mornings
Desirable:
- Previous experience within waste or refuse collection
- Experience supervising small teams
- Knowledge of recycling processes or environmental services
- Familiarity with mechanical bin lifting equipment
Working Environment
- Physically demanding outdoor role in all weather conditions
- Frequent getting in and out of the vehicle during shifts
- Early starts required
- Must be flexible to work additional days as required, including Saturdays after Bank Holidays
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
