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.
As part of a busy transport team you’ll be responsible for the safe and timely collection, movement and unloading of healthcare waste, dealing primarily with smaller, independent customers, including GP surgeries, dentists and pharmacists.
Key Responsibilities:
- You’ll be working a designated route, Mon – Fri, 45hrs per week (Including B/Holidays)
- You’ll be working independently, to facility the collection and movement of large bagged waste from various customer locations.
- 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.
To Succeed in this role:
- Having excellent customer service skills and a flexible approach will be essential.
- You’ll have relevant driving/collections experience and a full clean driving licence – Minimum 7.5 Tonne, along with a Full Driver CPC Card, preferably linked to an ADR certificate - packages 6.1/ 6.2
- You’ll hold a valid digital tachograph card and the ability to complete documentation in relation to Drivers Hours and WTD
- You’ll demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and professionalism.
- You’ll have the ability to undertake heavy lifting and physically demanding work, involving the safe lifting and movement of bagged waste.
- You may also have previous experience working in a similar multi-drop service driving role.
- ADR required; however, training will be provided for successful candidate.
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 within a designated shift pattern.
Why Work for us:
- You’ll receive a competitive salary of £32,500 + Overtime paid at time & half.
- 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:
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave + Weekends off
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 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 more…
We welcome applications from anybody who considers they match the requirements of the post, irrespective of gender, race or disability.
Operating from 20 sites across the UK & Ireland, Stericycle is a global business and widely recognized as the UK’s leading healthcare waste specialist. Built on unrivalled levels of knowledge and expertise, we’re the clear leader in the delivery of safe, compliant and sustainable solutions to an ever-increasing customer base.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Cat C1 Driving: 2 years (preferred)
- Commercial driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
