ADR Clinical Waste Driver; HGV 2 or Van

ADR Clinical Waste Driver - HGV 2 or Van

Location:

Poole
Salary: £35,000 per year
Recruitment Agency:
Resolve Recruitment Services

Working Hours
Monday Thursday: 9:00am 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am 4:00pm
Typically 6 8 hours per day, but you will be contracted and paid for 40 hours per week
Occasional weekend work may be required and will be paid at time and a half

About the Role

Resolve Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for an ADR Clinical Waste Operative to join our client s team in Poole.

This is an important role involving the safe collection, transportation and disposal of hazardous clinical waste (EWC ) from designated residential and commercial locations.

The successful candidate will drive either a van or HGV Class 2 vehicle, depending on their licence and operational requirements.

We are looking for a reliable, safety-conscious and professional driver who takes pride in their work and is comfortable dealing with customers and handling clinical waste.

HGV Class 2 (Category

C) with ADR Class 6 is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities
Driving & Vehicle Operation
Safely operate company vehicles, including vans and HGV Class 2 vehicles, to designated collection and disposal locations.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle checks.
Ensure the vehicle remains roadworthy, clean and sanitary.
Follow designated routes and collection schedules efficiently.
Comply with all relevant road traffic legislation.
Drive in accordance with ADR and company safety procedures.
Clinical Waste Collection

Collect and replace, where required, clinical waste containers including:
Orange clinical waste bags
Yellow-lidded sharps containers
Purple-lidded sharps containers
Blue-lidded pharmaceutical containers
Red-lidded anatomical containers
Doop kits

All waste must be handled in accordance with company procedures and relevant health, safety and environmental regulations.
Documentation & Compliance
Complete Hazardous Waste Transfer Notes accurately at each collection.
Provide the customer with the appropriate copy of the Waste Transfer Note.
Attend the designated disposal facility.
Complete the relevant consignment documentation for final disposal.
Return all remaining paperwork to the office for processing.
Report any incidents, discrepancies or issues promptly to the Transport Manager or office.
Customer Service
Represent the company professionally when visiting customer sites.
Communicate courteously with customers and site staff.
Ensure collections are completed accurately and on schedule.
Vehicle Maintenance
Report vehicle defects, damage or maintenance requirements immediately.
Complete basic vehicle checks and maintenance where required.
Maintain a clean and professional vehicle at all times.

Requirements:
Full UK driving licence.
ADR qualification.
Previous professional driving experience.
Good understanding of safe working practices.
Excellent attention to detail.
Good communication and customer-service skills.
Physically fit and able to lift and move waste containers.
Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
Ability to follow waste-handling procedures and complete paperwork accurately.

Highly Desirable:
HGV Class 2 (Category

C) licence.
ADR Class 6 qualification.
Previous experience in clinical, hazardous or waste collection.
Experience completing Waste Transfer Notes or consignment documentation.
Previous experience working within a regulated environment.

What We re Looking For
The successful candidate will be:
Safety-conscious and responsible.
Professional and customer-focused.
Physically capable of carrying out the duties required.
Organised with excellent attention to detail.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Reliable and committed to maintaining high standards.

What We Offer
£35,000 per year
40 hours contracted and paid per week
Van or HGV Class 2 vehicle depending on licence/requirements
Typically 6 8 hours worked per day
Monday Friday working pattern
Occasional weekend work paid at time and a half
ADR Class 6 experience highly desirable

Apply Today

If you hold an ADR qualification and have professional driving experience, particularly if you hold HGV Class 2 and ADR Class 6, we would love to hear from you.

Salary: £35,000 per year

Apply today through Resolve Recruitment Services.