3.5 Transit Deliver/Collection Driver in Manchester

As a 3.5 transit/flatbed driver , you will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of goods using a flatbed vehicle.

Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, your core skills in commercial driving and delivery experience will ensure timely deliveries while adhering to safety regulations.

You will be expected to maintain a high standard of vehicle care and demonstrate excellent communication skills in English.

Your role is vital in supporting our logistics operations and contributing to customer satisfaction through reliable service. Join our team and help us drive success on the road.

Varied start times from 4am to 6am - Monday to Friday

Main Duties: –

• To carry out daily vehicle walk round checks, including defect sheets.
• To drive a full range of waste collection vehicles within town centres, city centres and rural locations.
• Moving and emptying of waste containers to and from the vehicle.
• Collection of baled or palletised material. Using correct methods for strapping/securing and transporting the loads.
• Ensure the vehicles are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
• Operate in a safe manner at all times.

Skills / Qualifications: –

• You must hold a current valid Drivers CPC card and Digital Tachograph card.
• Familiar with driving curtain sided / flatbed / trailer vehicles.
• It is also a requirement that you are competent in using and have a full understanding of a Tachograph and the current Tachograph Regulations.
• You must be conversant with operating within the requirements of the current EU Drivers Hours regulations.
• You must maintain high levels of customer service at all times.
• You must have the ability to follow instructions and have good interpersonal skills.
• Experience within the Waste Industry is preferred but not essential.
• We welcome applications from newly qualified drivers as full training and DCPC qualifications are provided.

Hours and benefits: –

• As required for the role, minimum of 45 hours per week, to include early starts
• Bank Holiday premium rates

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Bonus scheme
• On-site parking

Fresh Start are an equal opportunities and age friendly employer. This role is open to candidates that can read and write in English and who have the manual handling capacity that the role requires.

Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. Any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of these checks. Checks can include previous employment, financial security, DBS and banned list checks. By applying for this position, you are granting Fresh Start Waste Services Limited permission to conduct checks on your behalf.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From £13.61 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person