HGV Class 2 Driver

Job description

Job Title: Refuse Driver

Location: Wareham

Contract Type: Temporary (ongoing)

Salary: £15.31 per hour

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

About Us

Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, supplying high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions across various departments. We are proud to be an ethical, trustworthy, and caring organisation.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a HGV Driver to join the Waste teams in Dorset Council. This position involves driving a Category C (Class 2) vehicle and assisting in the collection of household and commercial waste and recycling across the local area.

You will work as part of a crew, providing an essential service to the community, while ensuring safety, efficiency, and customer care are always upheld.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate refuse collection vehicles in compliance with road safety and council regulations
• Carry out routine vehicle checks and ensure the vehicle is clean and roadworthy
• Drive designated routes to collect domestic, commercial, and recycling waste
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure routes are completed efficiently
• Report any issues such as missed collections, blocked access, or vehicle faults

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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