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Class 2 Driver

Salary – £14.62 per hour
Hours – 40 hours per week, 06.30 – 15.00
Location – Chorley, PR26 7PF

As a Class 2 Driver at FCC Environment, you will support waste and recycling collection services in Chorley. You will be responsible for driving up to 18-tonne vehicles (12-tonne vehicle max) and assisting with the safe collection of domestic waste, and recycling materials including food waste, glass, plastics, paper, and card. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining depot standards and ensuring all vehicle and safety procedures are followed.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you

- Competitive salary
- 28 days’ annual leave (full-time working)
- Pension scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and many more (Where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

- Drive a refuse/recycling vehicle
- Report any accident, near-miss, dangerous occurrence or dangerous condition to line management
- Work as part of a team to complete domestic and recycling collections, primarily as a driver (on occasion, you may be required to provide assistance with collections)
- Oversee the vehicle at the council tipping points ensuring the crews follow laid down Health and Safety Processes
- Manage your designated vehicle and carry out necessary vehicle checks
- Oversee all paperwork and report all incidents on the rounds

What are we looking for?

- A valid Cat C licence
- Valid digital tachograph card and Drivers CPC (minimum 35 hours completed)
- Reliable with strong team leadership
- Willingness to load as well as drive
- Experience in waste collection is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided
- Local area knowledge is advantageous
- Committed to health and safety best practices

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to apply

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