Job Description:

Location: Kendal
Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

• £14.82 per hour (starting rate)
• £15.06 per hour after 6 months

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am - 2:30pm
• Required to work a Saturday following Bank Holidays

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Streetcare LGV Driver/Operative to support the delivery of waste, recycling, and street cleansing services across the Ulverston area.

This is a dual-role position involving both driving and operational duties, requiring a proactive and safety-focused individual who is comfortable working in a physically demanding, outdoor environment.

• Safely operate a range of LGV (Class C) waste collection vehicles across allocated routes
• Supervise and support a small team of loaders during daily rounds
• Assist with the collection and loading of waste and recycling materials, including bins, sacks, and bulky items
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance, ensuring vehicles are roadworthy
• Operate bin lifting equipment correctly and in line with training
• Ensure safe vehicle manoeuvring with the support of a reversing assistant
• Maintain accurate records, including vehicle defect sheets and collection paperwork
• Identify and report missed collections, contamination, or service issues
• Deliver a high standard of customer service when dealing with the public
• Comply with all Health & Safety procedures and Working Time Regulations
• Support additional duties such as bin deliveries and general streetcare tasks as required

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence with Class C (LGV) entitlement
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Experience driving large vehicles, including in confined spaces
• Good knowledge of road traffic laws and safe driving practices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Carry out manual handling duties (lifting up to 25kg)
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work early mornings

Desirable:

• Previous experience within waste or refuse collection
• Experience supervising small teams
• Knowledge of recycling processes or environmental services
• Familiarity with mechanical bin lifting equipment

• Physically demanding outdoor role in all weather conditions
• Frequent getting in and out of the vehicle during shifts
• Early starts required
• Must be flexible to work additional days as required, including Saturdays after Bank Holidays

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