HGV Refuse Collection Driver - Breckland

HGV Refuse & Recycling Driver

Location: Breckland IP25 6JB

Pay Rate: £15.52 per hour

Job Type: Full Time | Temp to Perm | Immediate Starts Available

Working Hours

• Tuesday to Friday, 5.45am - 2.15pm (38 hours per week)
• Regular overtime available (Saturday paid at T/12, Sunday paid at double time)
• Task and Finish role - once your route and duties are completed, you can finish for the day while still being paid for your full scheduled shift
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay
• Excellent overtime opportunities available
• Free onsite parking
• Weekly pay through Adecco
• Immediate starts available
• Temp-to-perm opportunity after 12 weeks
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Join a supportive and professional team delivering an essential public service

Ready to Make an Impact?

Adecco are currently recruiting for HGV Refuse & Recycling Drivers to work on assignment with our client based in Charnwood.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Environmental Services team delivering essential waste and recycling services to local residents and businesses across the borough. Following a successful 12-week assignment, there is the opportunity to become a permanent employee with our client.

Working alongside a dedicated team of Loaders, you'll help keep communities clean, safe and environmentally responsible while providing excellent customer service.

The Role

As an HGV Refuse & Recycling Driver, you will:

• Drive a pre-planned collection route alongside your team of Loaders.
• Collect waste and recycling from residential and commercial properties.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks before commencing your route.
• Ensure your vehicle is clean, safe and ready for work each day.
• Act as a professional representative of the Environmental Services team within the local community.
• Work safely and efficiently to meet operational targets and service standards.
• Support your team to deliver an efficient and reliable collection service.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a valid Class 1 or Class 2 HGV Licence.
• Hold a valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Be reliable, hardworking and safety conscious.
• Be physically fit due to the nature of the role.
• Have a positive attitude and excellent team-working skills.
• Be willing to support colleagues and go the extra mile to ensure routes are completed successfully.
• Deliver excellent customer service when interacting with members of the public.

Benefits

Through Adecco

• Weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to Adecco's Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
• Training and development opportunities

Following Successful Completion of the 12-Week Assignment

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support
• Employee discounts across a wide range of retailers and services

Interested?

Apply today to start your journey with Adecco and take the next step towards a long-term career with a leading environmental services provider.

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