Operating 24/7 our Drivers are at the heart of our business delivering against our promise to protect what matters in a practical way, by being involved with the safe and timely collection, movement and unloading of healthcare waste from a variety of different customers on a designated route. Being a skilled and safety conscious driver you’ll be the key point of customer contact and will play a critical role in delivering service excellence to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- You’ll have relevant driving experience and Class 2 License as well as a Full Driver CPC and Digi Card, preferably linked to an ADR certificate - packages 6.1/ 6.2
- Preferably holds a clean driving licence, with no more than three endorsement points.
- You’ll be working independently to facility the transportation /movement of large waste containers from various locations to Stericycle Incinerators, Treatment Plants and Transfer Stations.
- You’ll follow, promote and communicate the use of safe working practices in line with all relevant Health and Safety Legislation and Company's procedures.
- You’ll act as a key point of contact with our customers, completing all associated paperwork and relevant documentation via a hand-held terminal.
Cover Driver - AM & PM Shift Available (4on/4off or 5days over 7)
Salary: £33,500 + Overtime paid at time & half
To Succeed in this role:
- Having a flexible approach will be essential.
- You’ll demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and professionalism.
- You’ll adhere to all Tachograph, Driver and Road Regulations
- You’ll have the ability to undertake heavy lifting and physically demanding work, involving the safe movement of large, wheeled units on and off vehicles.
- You may also have previous experience working in a similar industry and/or in a multi drop service driving role.
How you’ll demonstrate your ability:
- Working for Stericycle you’ll care about the environment and be committed to our values.
- You’ll demonstrate safe working practices at all times, and you’ll be comfortable in stopping work and helping others to identify any potential problems.
- You’ll appreciate this work can require resilience and a commitment to working without a designated shift pattern.
Why Work for us:
- All of our team members have a shared mission. To protect your health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.
- You’ll be part of an industry leading compliance company that is a necessary part of the supply chain for hospitals, labs, dentists, tattoo artists, and private healthcare settings amongst many others and as such, you’ll be a key member of our transport team.
We offer our Drivers:
- A competitive salary + Enhanced overtime rate at time and a half
- 5 Weeks Holidays + 8 B/Hols
- Annual pay review.
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund
- Stericycle Learning Journey – Your opportunity to develop and progress in your chosen field of work.
- Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family)
- Flu voucher
- Eye Test voucher
- And much more...
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £33,500.00 per year
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Category C Licence (required)
- ADR (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
