HGV Multi-Skilled Driver
Bristol Waste CompanyBristol, England, United Kingdom
Added 19 Jun · still live
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About the role
Location: Avonmouth & Albert Road, with flexibility to work across Bristol Waste Company operational locations as required
Salary: £35,031.49 per annum (rising to £37,106.21 per annum with required overtime and bank holiday working) - pay award pending
Hours: 39 hours per week
About Bristol Waste Company
At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.
The Role
To provide flexible LGV driving and operational support across Bristol Waste Company services and locations. The post holder will safely drive and operate a range of vehicles and associated equipment, support route completion, load, transport and unload waste and recycling materials, and assist with cleansing and other operational tasks in line with service requirements, company procedures, training, licence entitlement and all relevant legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Salary: £35,031.49 per annum (rising to £37,106.21 per annum with required overtime and bank holiday working) - pay award pending
Hours: 39 hours per week
About Bristol Waste Company
At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.
The Role
To provide flexible LGV driving and operational support across Bristol Waste Company services and locations. The post holder will safely drive and operate a range of vehicles and associated equipment, support route completion, load, transport and unload waste and recycling materials, and assist with cleansing and other operational tasks in line with service requirements, company procedures, training, licence entitlement and all relevant legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive and operate vehicles and associated equipment safely and legally, including LGV, RCV, commercial and other operational vehicles, in line with company procedures, training, licence entitlement and service requirements.
- Work flexibly across Bristol Waste Company services, including refuse, recycling, garden waste, commercial, street cleansing and other operational areas where appropriate training has been provided.
- Provide operational cover across locations including Avonmouth, Albert Road, Hartcliffe and other Bristol Waste Company sites as required by the needs of the service.
- Ensure routes, collections, cleansing activities and allocated tasks are completed to the required standard, escalating any issues that may affect service delivery.
- Must hold a valid Category C licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
- Able to use mobile IT equipment, follow reporting procedures, complete daily paperwork and electronic records accurately.
- Communicate clearly with supervisors, controllers, colleagues, customers and members of the public.
- Understanding of safe and legal LGV driving, including Working Time requirements, tachograph rules, official break requirements and company procedures.
- Knowledge of daily vehicle checks, basic defect reporting and the importance of maintaining vehicle roadworthiness.
- Awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements when loading, transporting, unloading and tipping waste and recycling materials.
- Ability to understand route information, follow instructions and work in accordance with safe systems of work and the Integrated Management System.
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
- £200 employee referral bonus
- Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
- Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
- Employee recognition awards and long service awards
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.
How To Apply
Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact
Talent Acquisition Team
Email: recruitment@bristolwastecompany.co.uk
Phone: 0117 440 6676
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Bristol Waste Company, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 8211 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~187k in sampleP25 £34kP75 £47k
£28kmedian £40k£53k
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