Job Details
Class 1 ADR Driver
Start Times: AM (Start times vary from 06:00)
Monday to Friday
Description
We are currently seeking a Class 1 ADR Driver who will be reporting directly to the Transport Manager and will be responsible for the professional and efficient collection, transportation and disposal of packaged goods. Whilst adhering to health and safety and other Company procedures.
Principal Accountabilities
- To professionally drive and operate vehicles as directed by the traffic office and operations manager, ensuring the efficient and effective collection, transportation and disposal of customers’ waste.
- To adhere to company processes and procedures, including health and safety procedures, at all times, promoting safe practice and reporting near misses.
- To undertake routine vehicle checks in an accurate and timely manner, reporting defects where appropriate.
- To provide sickness, breakdown, and holiday cover for other colleagues when necessary.
- To attend training courses and tool-box-talks when required, ensuring that skills and knowledge are kept up to date.
- To develop and maintain good relationships with internal colleagues and external customers, providing consistently high levels of customer service at all times.
- To carry out any other reasonable job-related tasks, this will include any other ad hoc tasks.
Here at Biffa, we have a friendly, open, honest culture that's based on mutual trust and respect. Safety is our number one priority and we look out for each other. We’re very proud of what we do and are continually striving to be better. We listen to our employees and we care about what our employees think.
At Biffa, we encourage our people to take responsibility. You'll have a real opportunity to make a positive contribution to our business, our customers and to the communities in which we operate. We’re committed to helping our people fulfil their potential. You'll find many exciting opportunities and challenges with us and people are rewarded fairly for their efforts, recognising the valuable contribution that everyone makes to our business. Biffa is the leading nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services.
Through the expertise of our people and investment in technology we promote and deliver sustainable waste management solutions.
Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.
Requirements
Essential Experience
- Previous Class 1 ADR driving experience
- Previous experience of working in the waste management industry
- Valid ADR qualification
- DQC
- Digital card
- Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
Desirable skills
Education & Qualifications
- Class 1LGV License
Skills and Behaviours
- Ability to safely manoeuvre LGVs into restricted & confined spaces
To be able and willing to work away from home on a regular basis, to night out in your cab frequently.
Excellent customer service skills
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
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