Enveco is looking for a suitable and reliable person to join our team as an HGV Driver.
About the role
Driving of HGV and all other vehicles or heavy plant and machinery, including specialist equipment or trailers. To include-: Refuse Collection Vehicles, Mechanical Excavators, Tele Handler, JCB Loading Shovels, Gritters, Hook Loader skip vehicles, tractors, mowing machines, vans, tipping vehicles and quad bikes
The use of trailers and other towed equipment
Completion of all relevant documentation associated with driving duties and compliance with transport regulations
Carry out all vehicle and ancillary equipment safety including basic maintenance topping up of fluids etc
Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle cab and external appearance, as required, using a hosepipe and power washers
Maintain regular communication with administration office/supervisors, as required, for further instruction of confirmation of work completed
Completion of daily and weekly documents, time sheets, and work completion records
Operatives Duties
Assist in the collection of waste including wheeled bin receptacles, contained waste, loose waste, fly‑tipped waste, dead animals, spillages of any type, hazardous waste such as used syringes, dog fouling, excrement, all other forms of highway or tideline debris
To clear up any wind‑blown waste once presented and waste dropped during the collection process or waste deposited at collection points during the working day and any other litter.
Use of small hand‑held tools and mowers to carry basic other maintenance, weed treatment, painting, pressure washing, pothole repairs, manual gully emptying, etc
General duties including street cleansing, refuse collection, grounds maintenance, parks, grass verge, and green open space maintenance using non‑mechanical equipment meaning rakes, spades, hoes, brush, shovel, litter pickers, and hoops, to remove litter and detritus (silt), weeds, dog fouling, beach, and tidal litter etc.
Delivery of waste receptacles, information leaflets, letters, and other forms of service communication
Ensure that duties are carried out by established safe working practices following guidance on risk assessments provided
Contribute to the services ‘Eyes and Ears’ approach to environmental impacts such as litter, dog fouling, fly posting, fly‑tipping, and other environmental impacts that impact keeping Blackpool safe and tidy
Act as an ambassador for the service
About the rewards
Employee discounts with various partners
Company events
Free Parking
About you
Full UK Heavy Goods Vehicle License
Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) within 6 months
Considerable knowledge of road use regulations for driving activities
Considerable experience of driving vehicles over 3.5 tonne
Experience of HGV driving over 7.5 tonne
Ability to deal with customers in a polite and friendly manner
Ability to lift and carry on a frequent and repetitive basis and walk considerable distances
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to undertake duties in a physical role
Experience in multi drop collections and deliveries
Experience in being able to carry out physical tasks related e.g. Emptying litter bins, removal of accumulated refuse and litter, removal of bulky waste, and clearance of storm debris
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