Class 2 Driver (Trade Waste) - PM Shift

Job Title: Class 2 Driver (Trade Waste) - PM Shift

Location: Ridham Dock Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SR

Salary: £18.87 per hour + KPI performance related bonus

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Hours: Monday - Friday 48hr (between 12pm to 2pm start time) you may be required to work overtime on Saturdays

About Us:

Countrystyle is a dynamic, privately owned resource management and waste recycling business. With a track record of spotting opportunities, understanding the market and driving innovative solutions, we deliver a reliable service which reduces the impact on the environment of our clients' waste, whilst creating cost-effective and reliable waste management outcomes which encourage a greener business acumen.

The Role:

To drive Company dustcarts for the collection and emptying of customer waste bins and sacks. Delivering high levels of customer service in the customer-facing role.

Responsibilities:

• Complete all daily vehicle checks and fill out the Vehicle Defect sheet at the start and end of each shift
• Ensure all CCTV cameras are functional and inward-facing cameras are positioned correctly before starting work
• Report defects, including tyre issues, to the Fleet Office
• Complete all assigned tasks within the working day
• Submit all paperwork accurately and on time
• Maintain regular communication with the Fleet Office, reporting any issues or incidents immediately
• Refuel vehicles upon returning to the yard or depot
• Attend end-of-day debriefing with the Fleet Office for advice on the next day's work
• Secure all loads to prevent waste or debris from falling during transit
• Wear the required PPE when collecting or delivering to customers and Countrystyle sites
• Report all accidents and incidents immediately to the Fleet Office or Compliance Team and obtain necessary details
• Take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others
• Cooperate with company management systems, report unsafe conditions, and comply with safe work practices and legal requirements

About you:

Essentials:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Customer Service skills
• 2 years HGV driving experience
• HGV Class 2 licence
• Current CPC and digi-tacho

Desirable:

• Previous experience driving dustcarts
• Work within the waste management industry

Benefits:

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.

Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Class 2, Driver, HGV Driver, HGV Class 2 Driver, HGV Class 2, Lorry Driver, Trade Waste Driver, Delivery Driver, Heavy Goods may also be considered for this role.