HGV Driver

We are currently seeking dedicated HGV Drivers to join the team at Opus People Solutions representing our esteemed client, Coventry City Council.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine vehicle maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines outlined in the Driver handbook/MORR Code and Highway Code.
• Drive and operate HGV vehicles for waste collection around Coventry City.
• Adhere strictly to driving and reversing procedures as per standard training protocols.
• Be responsible for a crew collecting commercial waste and domestic waste.
• Collect bulky items and perform day to day driving duties.
• Execute household door to door collections, commercial waste collections, street cleaning and associated functions.
• Collect recycling, garden waste, food waste, domestic refuse and perform multi occupancy property and new development collections.
• Operate mechanical sweeper operations, removal of fly tipping, and bin delivery services.

Essential Requirements

• Provide your own steel toe capped safety boots.
• Previous experience driving HGV vehicles.
• Valid full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.
• Valid Class 2 licence, tachograph card and Driver CPC.

Salary and Working Schedule

Salary: £14.82 per hour PAYE. Working schedule: 37 hours per week from Tuesday to Friday, 7am - 4.45pm (30 minutes unpaid break). Location: Whitley Depot, Coventry, CV3 4AR. Duration: temporary basis, 3 months ongoing. Number of workers required: 4.