Refuse & Recycling Chargehand - Refuse Class 2 Driver
il y a 20 heures
Watford
Working as a Refuse & Recycling Chargehand (HGV Driver), you will be responsible for both driving Class 2 vehicles (Category C) and supervising a team of loaders to deliver efficient waste and recycling services. This is a hands-on role involving driving, loading, and team supervision within a public-facing environment. Key Responsibilities • Drive HGV Class 2 / Category C vehicles on refuse and recycling routes, • Supervise and lead waste collection operatives / loaders, • Carry out domestic waste collection, trade waste collection, and recycling collections, • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, DVSA, and highway regulations, • Complete daily vehicle checks, tachograph compliance, and route paperwork, • Collect general waste, recycling, garden waste, bulky items, and commercial waste, • Maintain a high level of customer service and public interaction, • Assist with manual handling, loading, and operational duties as required Essential Requirements (Keywords for Search Matching) • HGV Class 2 Licence (Category C), • Valid CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence), • Digital Tachograph Card, • Experience in refuse collection / waste management / recycling / street cleansing, • Previous experience as HGV Driver, LGV Driver, Dustcart Driver, RCV Driver, Bin Lorry Driver, • Ability to work in a physically demanding, outdoor role, • Strong understanding of Health & Safety and safe systems of work, • Good team leadership / supervisory skills, • Excellent time management and route planning awareness Desirable Skills • Experience working within a Local Authority / Council environment, • Knowledge of environmental services and recycling processes Benefits • Full-time, stable Monday-Friday role (no weekends), • Opportunity for long-term work and career progression, • Weekly pay via Blue Arrow, • Overtime opportunities Apply today with your CV to be considered for this HGV Class 2 Refuse & Recycling Chargehand position, or contact Blue Arrow for more information. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. JBRP1_UKTJ