At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV vehicles and manage daily operations in waste and aggregates.
- Company: Join The Collard Group, a leading waste management company in the South of England.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime potential, meal allowance, and workplace pension.
- Other info: Enjoy free PPE, training, and social events in a family-run business.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and make a difference in waste management.
- Qualifications: Class 2 CPC card, driving experience, and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 16.6 - 16.6 £ per hour.
We are currently seeking to appoint a number of HGV drivers with waste and aggregates experience that have the ability to drive vehicles including bulker, skip, tipper and grab lorries. The successful candidate will be required to undertake daily driving duties whilst complying with all legal obligations and Company procedures/instructions as detailed within Driver Inductions, Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessments and adhere to all associated Health & Safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities- To always be in a position to legally undertake their driving duties
- To ensure legal requirements for drivers hours and working time regulations are complied with
- To ensure their vehicle is roadworthy before and during use
- To maintain communication with the traffic office regarding progress of daily work
- To complete all relevant paperwork correctly
- To report any incidents and accidents immediately to the Transport Team
- To always ensure that work is carried out in a responsible and safe manner with no detriment to the Company or its Customers
- Have a class 2 CPC card and digicard
- Have previous experience in driving similar vehicles
- Experience of the waste management or construction industry desirable
- Attention to detail
- Be a team player with good communication and customer service skills
- A competitive basic salary
- Overtime potential
- £5.00 daily meal allowance - (tax and national insurance free) on full working days
- 45 hour per week contract
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Life assurance (2 x Salary)
- Health cash plan
- 20 days (plus bank holiday)
- 1 week training and induction programme
- Free full company branded personal protection equipment (PPE)
- Free parking
- Supportive team operating as part of a family run business with free company social events
The Collard Group is one of the largest privately-owned waste management companies in the South of England and a leading demolition specialist nationwide. Our 400-strong team operate from nine recycling facilities across five counties and contracts across the UK. With over 150 lorries our recycling operations cover Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey and we have the capacity to process over 1m tonnes of waste and recycled aggregates every year. We have grown year-on-year into a multi-disciplined provider of demolition, remediation, earthworks, waste management, recycling, virgin and recycled aggregates and ready-mix concrete. We continually invest for the future and typically spend over £5m each year on infrastructure, plant and equipment. We’re committed to providing great products, services and solutions for our customers.
Please note that due to the high volume of applicants received on Indeed, we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, we thank you for your interest but please assume that your application has not been progressed on this occasion.
Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £16.60 per hour
Experience: waste or aggregates: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification: CPC card (required)
Work Location: In person
HGV RoRo Driver - Class 2 in Didcot employer: Collard Group Ltd
The Collard Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a daily meal allowance, and a commitment to training, employees can thrive in their roles while contributing to a leading waste management company in the South of England. Join a dedicated team where your contributions are valued and rewarded, all while working in a dynamic and growing industry.
