HGV Class 2 Waste Collection Driver in Milton Keynes

HGV Class 2 Waste Collection Driver

Join Taskmaster and play a vital role in keeping Milton Keynes clean with our essential waste collection services.

Taskmaster are currently recruiting for aHGV Class 2 Waste Collection Driverfor our client based in Milton Keynes.

Client Will Accept Newly Qualified Class 2 Drivers

Main Duties:

• Drive/operate waste collection vehicles safely and collect waste from customers\’ premises via waste containers (various types) as instructed by the Traffic Office and according to all site rules
• Ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and the load is safe for the public highway. Comply with all highway rules, e.g. speed limits and weight/height limits
• Transport the load collected to an appropriate waste disposal facility
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times whilst carrying out these duties
• Liaise with the Traffic Office at the end of each working day to de-brief and clarify jobs completed on that day and check worksheets relating to jobs for the next day
• Maintain accurate records relating to work undertaken, vehicle information and checks, accident reporting, near miss reporting, hours worked, vehicle movements (via tachograph) etc.
• Ensure compliance with Road Transport Directive, especially in relation to hours worked and declaration of any other employment outside of the Company
• Maintain the Company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition, including cleaning out compacted waste from waste equipment (\’digging out\’), if appropriate, and ensure cab is kept clean
• Carry out daily vehicle checks as per laid down procedures, i.e. wheel torquing (weekly) and visual daily wheel nut/tyre checks
• Report any vehicle defaults to Depot Management according to laid-down procedures
• Report any issues relating to customer service to Depot Management on daily worksheets
• Report any accidents or near misses according to procedure
• Attend toolbox talks in order to encourage a safe working environment
• Take all reasonable steps to safeguard the health and safety of oneself and any other person who may be affected by the job holder\’s actions at work
• Carry out any other reasonable job-related tasks as required by the Company

Hours:45 hours per week (9.5 hours a day, as a half-hour break is unpaid)

Start times:4 / 5 am

Pay:£16.00 PH

Please call: 01733 347333 for more details.

Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. (Temporary Vacancy)