CLASS 2 Driver

Taskmaster are currently recruiting for a CLASS 2 Driver for our client based in Milton Keynes.

CLIENT WILL ACCEPT NEWLY QUALIFIED CLASS 2 DRIVERS

Main Duties:

• Drive/operate waste collection vehicles safely and collect waste from customers’ premises via waste containers (various types) as instructed by Traffic Office and according to all site rules.
• Ensure vehicle is roadworthy and load is safe for the public highway.  Comply with all highway rules, e.g. speed limits and weight/height limits.
• Transport the load collected to an appropriate waste disposal facility.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times whilst carrying out these duties.
• Liaise with Traffic Office at the end of each working day to de-brief and clarify jobs completed on that day and check worksheets relating to jobs for the next day.
• Maintain accurate records relating to work undertaken, vehicle information and checks, accident reporting, near miss reporting, hours worked, vehicle movements (via tachograph) etc.
• Ensure compliance with Road Transport Directive, especially in relation to hours worked and declaration of any other employment outside of the Company.
• Maintain the Company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition, including cleaning out compacted waste from waste equipment (‘digging out’), if appropriate, and ensure cab is kept clean.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks as per laid down procedures, i.e. wheel torquing (weekly) and visual daily wheel nut/tyre checks.
• Report any vehicle defaults to Depot Management according to laid down procedures.
• Report any issues relating to customer service to Depot Management on daily worksheets.
• Report any accidents or near misses according to procedure.
• Attend toolbox talks in order to encourage a safe working environment.
• Take all reasonable steps to safeguard the health and safety of self and any other person who may be affected by the job holder’s actions at work.
• Carry out any other reasonable job related tasks as required by the Company.

Hours: 45 hours per week (9.5 hours a day, as half hour break is unpaid).

Start times: 4 / 5am.

Pay: £16.00 PH.

Please apply for full details.

Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. (Temporary Vacancy)