Class 2 Driver

Gi Group are looking for Class 2 Drivers to join a leading waste and recycling company supporting Bristol and the surrounding areas.

Working in partnership with the local council, you will play a key role in keeping the city clean, safe and moving while contributing to sustainability goals.

As a Class 2 Driver/Loader you will be driving the company vehicle safely, loading, transporting and unloading waste and recycling materials according to the agreed customer requirements, company procedure and all external legal requirements.

Newly passed drivers are accepted.

• £19.63/hr* (for the first 39 hours)
• £29.45/hr
  * for overtime (+39 hours)
• £39.26/hr
  * for Sundays and bank holidays
• * Rates are inclusive of Advanced Holiday Pay
• Hours:
  
  39 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 06:00 starts

• Drive and operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with company safety procedures, legal requirements and valid licence, experience and training for that vehicle/equipment.
• Tipping of vehicle at designated and approved recycling & refuse facilities, loading and unloading waste materials in accordance with policy, procedures, training and legal requirements, ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements.
• Undertake any training or instruction required to carry out these duties and/or deemed necessary to fulfill the role (including Driver Induction).
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of vehicles and equipment to a high standard, including daily vehicle checks on any vehicle driven.
• Deal with colleagues, customers and other personnel in a polite, responsible and professional manner.
• Comply with all reporting procedures.

• Must hold a valid Category C licence (Class
  2), Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Able to use mobile IT equipment, follow reporting procedures, complete daily paperwork and electronic records accurately.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, controllers, colleagues, customers and members of the public.
• Understanding of safe and legal HGV driving, including Working Time requirements, tachograph rules, official break requirements and company procedures.
• Knowledge of daily vehicle checks, basic defect reporting and the importance of maintaining vehicle roadworthiness.
• Awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements when loading, transporting, unloading and tipping waste and recycling materials.
• Experience of, or ability to undertake, physical outdoor work including moving bins, handling recycling containers and working in all weather conditions.
• Experience of waste, recycling, cleansing or commercial collections operations is desirable.