HGV Refuse & Recycling Driver
Location: Charnwood, LE12 7AH
Pay Rate: £17.06 per hour
Job Type: Full Time | Temp to Perm | Immediate Starts Available
Working Hours
Tuesday to Friday, 6:00am - 4:00pm (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 weeksWhy 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 serviceReady 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 opportunitiesFollowing 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 servicesInterested?
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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