driver Newport, Newport, Wales
Job description
About us
Slicker Recycling is one of the UK’s leading hazardous waste management companies and is the UK’s largest collector and processor of used waste lubricating oil. The nature of our business means that the environment IS our business. We strive to be the safest, most progressive and environmentally sound company in our sector, which supports our vision of innovation.
Our expert teams are able to offer total waste management solutions to an extensive customer base across the whole of the UK and Ireland. We work in partnership with a wide range of customers from sectors including automation, plant and tool hire, facility management, retail, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, the public sector and much more. We ensure that waste is stored, managed and disposed of appropriately for our customers in full compliance with the latest regulations.
As a business our strategy is focused on growth and continuous improvement. Since the launch of Slicker in 2016 we have completed four acquisitions and have remained focused on driving the business from strength to strength. Having traded well throughout the pandemic we are in a strong position for continued growth.
Our 200 employees operate within a fast paced and busy working environment, we work hard but we also enjoy having fun and being part of a team. As a business we have big ambitions; it is an exciting time to be part of Slicker.
Job Purpose
Our Garage Services Drivers carry out the collection of filter bins, battery banks, anti-freeze, contaminated fuel, rag bins etc. from businesses and automotive sources whilst promoting the Slicker workplace values. We are looking for a Driver to be based out of our Kingsnorth site. We are Smart, Honest and Reliable, working Together whilst having Fun.
Main Tasks and responsibilities
- Driving a 18 tonne box van
- Manual transportation of garage waste
- Loading and offloading of vehicle, multi drops and collections
- Completion of all relevant paperwork, i.e. EA notes, delivery notes
- Daily defect reporting
- Maintaining vehicles
- Adhering to company Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Representing the company in a professional manner
- Dealing with the public
Apply the Slicker values to your role, “People rarely succeed unless they have Fun in what they are doing.”
Role requirements
- Candidates must have the flexibility to work longer hours during busy periods and must be willing to work nights out.
- Able to engage with colleagues and customers, and demonstrate a positive approach to customer service
- Demonstrate the ability to achieve set daily/weekly objectives
- Maintain resilience in a demanding role
- Must be fit & healthy as manual work is involved.
- Be a reliable team worker
- Ability to work unsupervised
Licences / Qualifications
- HGV Class C (Class 2) Licence - Required
- ADR Licence - Desirable
- FLT (Counterbalance) Licence - Desirable
Benefits
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Weekly collection bonuses
- Compliance payments in addition to salary
- Overtime potential
Hours of work
- Standard hours: 48 hours, Monday to Friday
- Overtime available
Values
The successful candidate will have the ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values. These are embedded into our business and applicants must evidence their values as part of the application process.
- Smart – keep it simple and keep doing it better
- Honest – be straight with each other and give feedback
- Reliable – do what we say we will and tell people if we can’t
- Together – work together as one and support each other
- Fun – enjoy what we do and have a great time
Slicker Recycling is an equal opportunities employer and will continue to ensure it offers career opportunities without discrimination. Employment positions throughout the Company are filled with the candidates who possess the most appropriate skills and competencies relevant for the particular job role. Slicker Recycling is to treat all employees fairly and equally regardless of gender, sexual orientations, marital status, race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, disability or union membership status.
