At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive refuse collection vehicles and assist with waste and recycling collection.
- Company: Join a dedicated team providing essential environmental services.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, job stability, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on teamwork and customer service.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on your community while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Full UK Driving Licence and experience in waste collection preferred.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Job Purpose
To provide an efficient, safe and reliable refuse and recycling collection service by driving refuse collection vehicles (where appropriately licensed) and assisting with the collection, loading and disposal of household and commercial waste and recyclable materials.
The post holder will work as part of a team to deliver high-quality environmental services while maintaining excellent customer service and complying with all health and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive refuse collection vehicles in accordance with road traffic legislation, Driver CPC requirements, and Council/company policies (where appropriately licensed).
- Carry out daily vehicle safety inspections and report any defects promptly.
- Collect household, commercial and recycling waste in accordance with designated collection rounds.
- Load waste and recycling materials safely and efficiently onto collection vehicles.
- Return bins and containers to the correct location after emptying.
- Identify and report contaminated recycling or missed collections following service procedures.
- Operate lifting mechanisms and associated equipment safely.
- Ensure all collections are completed within scheduled times while maintaining service quality.
- Provide courteous and professional customer service to residents and businesses.
- Report fly-tipping, damaged bins, hazardous waste, obstructions or environmental concerns.
- Work safely around pedestrians, traffic and members of the public.
- Assist with street cleansing or other environmental duties when required.
- Ensure vehicles and equipment are kept clean and serviceable.
- Complete required paperwork or electronic records accurately.
- Comply with all Health & Safety legislation, manual handling procedures and safe systems of work.
- Wear and maintain the appropriate PPE at all times.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Previous experience working in refuse, recycling, waste collection or environmental services.
- Experience working in a physically demanding outdoor environment.
- Experience working as part of a team.
- Experience delivering good customer service.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of manual handling techniques.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
- Ability to work efficiently to deadlines and collection schedules.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work.
Essential Qualifications
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- HGV/LGV Category C (Class 2) Licence (for driving duties).
- Valid Driver CPC
Refuse and Recycling Driver/Loader in Llandudno employer: One World Recruitment Ltd
One World Recruitment Ltd. is an excellent employer that values innovation and collaboration in the transport planning sector. With a supportive work culture that encourages professional development, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements at our Plough Lane Offices in Hereford, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects that shape local mobility and growth.
