Refuse Driver

Aragon Direct Services (a trading name of Peterborough Limited) are recruiting full time Refuse Driver to work as part of their team based in Peterborough.

The main purpose of this role is to collect refuse and recycling from residential properties in Peterborough and dispose of it at the appropriate waste collection sites.

**Hours of work - 37 hours Tuesday - Friday**

**What does the role involve?**
- Collect refuse/recycling from requested locations and dispose of at the appropriate waste collection sites.
- Carry out daily vehicle inspections and complete appropriate paperwork.
- Drive / load as directed.
- Operate the compaction controls of a company vehicle when required.
- Operate the ‘in cab device’.
- Ensure that where premises, gates, barriers are unlocked to gain access and they are relocked, paying particular attention to the safeguarding of keys.
- Carry out and assist with Loading responsibilities as required.
- Ensure paperwork is completed fully and passed to the relevant Supervisor.
- Ensure the satisfactory completion of work in accordance with instructions.
- Ensure compliance with both company vehicle policy and all legislative requirements.

**Requirements - qualifications**
- Driver CPC qualification.
- Full Category C driving licence.

**Requirements - experience**:

- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Driving experience.
- Experience of using a Digital Tachograph Card is desirable.
- Awareness of Health and Safety, Manual Handling, legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Experience of refuse collection is preferable.

**Requirements - personal characteristics**
- A desire to work to a high standard in all weathers with a flexible approach to hours of work. Working times will include Bank Holidays and weekends. Also including overtime.
- Take pride in what you do and be self-motivated towards work. An ability to motivate your colleagues.
- To be reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
- Ability to work under pressure, while maintaining high attention to details.
- Seeing safety as a top priority and having a positive impact on other people’s wellbeing.
- Ability to calmly deal with potentially confrontational interactions with members of the public.
- Must be physically fit.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £11.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

**Experience**:

- driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CPC licence/HGV (required)

Work Location: One location