HGV Class 1 Driver – Hazardous Waste
Location: Bootle, Merseyside
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday + Overtime
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join a well-established and growing company specialising in hazardous waste management and recycling, based in Bootle earning a base rate of £18.50 per hour.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional Class 1 Driver looking for a permanent position with opportunities for overtime and additional earnings.
Key Responsibilities
- Transporting and collecting hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials from various locations across the UK.
- Ensuring full compliance with all relevant transport, environmental and health & safety regulations.
- Completing daily vehicle walkaround checks, recording inspections and reporting defects.
- Maintaining high standards of vehicle cleanliness and ensuring equipment is properly maintained.
- Undertaking some manual handling and occasional yard duties when required.
- Adhering to drivers' hours regulations and working time requirements.
- Completing occasional nights out as required by operational demands.
- Ensuring all work is carried out safely, professionally and efficiently.
Requirements
- Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence.
- Valid Driver CPC qualification.
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
- ADR qualification preferred but not essential.
- Good understanding of drivers' hours and transport legislation.
- A professional attitude with a strong commitment to health and safety.
- Flexibility to undertake occasional nights out and additional hours when required.
Working Hours & Benefits
- Minimum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Overtime opportunities available during evenings and weekends.
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Additional annual leave after two completed years of service, increasing by one day at a time up to a maximum of 25 days.
- Opportunity to join an established and expanding business within the waste management sector.
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