Class 1 Wagon and Drag Driver

Our Clint a local authority are looking for a Wagon and Drag driver to work with there recycling and waste management team.

Working days: Monday to Sunday working 5 days out of 7

Working Hours: (Apply online only)

This role requires a Class 1 (Category C+E) HGV licence and involves moving heavy waste containers and Roll-on Roll-off. You will also need a valid Driver CPC card and a digital tachograph card.

The lorry is fitted with a manual gearbox so previous experience using a manual gear box is beneficial.

The job will involve:

Operate a heavy Class 1 vehicle with a trailer attached in all types of traffic and weather.
Load, unload, and secure heavy waste bins or containers so no rubbish falls out on public roads.
Perform daily safety checks on the lorry and trailer before and after shifts.
Keep in touch with the transport office and follow a daily route plan.
Complete waste transfer notes, log hours on a digital tachograph card, and record any issues

To fill this role you must have

Past experience driving large vehicles, ideally in the waste or recycling industry.
Good skills with navigation, road safety rules, and securing heavy loads

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job