Delivery Driver
- Category: Driver Jobs
- Location: London, England
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
- Salary: Estimated: $ 25K to 33K
- Published on: 2025/09/21
Job description
Job Description: Food Waste Collection Driver (3.5 Tonne Van)
Position Title: Food Waste Collection Driver
Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £200 per day
Hours: [Specify hours, e.g., Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week] Company Overview:
Join our dynamic team at [Company Name], a leading provider of sustainable waste management solutions across the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to reducing food waste and promoting environmental sustainability. As part of our mission, we collect and recycle food waste from various locations, converting it into valuable resources such as compost and biogas.
Position Summary
We are seeking reliable and responsible Food Waste Collection Drivers to operate 3.5 tonne vans across the UK. The successful candidates will be responsible for collecting food waste from commercial and residential clients, ensuring timely and efficient service. This role requires a customer-focused attitude, a commitment to sustainability, and the ability to handle physical tasks.
Key Responsibilities
• Safelyoperatea3.5tonnevantocollectfoodwastefromdesignated routes nationwide.
• Ensuretimelyandefficientcollectionaccordingtothescheduled routes.
• Interactprofessionallyandcourteouslywithclients,addressingany concerns or questions.
• Accuratelycompletedailylogsheetsandmaintainrecordsof collections.
• Adheretoalltrafficlawsandcompanysafetyprocedures.
• Performroutinevehicleinspectionsandreportanymaintenance
needs.
• Loadandunloadfoodwastecontainers,ensuringtheyarehandled
with care to avoid spillage.
• Collaboratewithteammemberstooptimizeroutesandimprove
service efficiency.
• Reportanydiscrepanciesorissuesencounteredduringcollectionsto
the supervisor.
Health And Safety
• Complywithallhealthandsafetyregulationsandcompanypolicies.
• Usepersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)asrequired.
• Attendregularhealthandsafetytrainingsessions.
• Reportanyaccidents,injuries,orunsafeconditionsimmediatelytothe
supervisor.
• Ensurefoodwasteishandledinahygienicandsafemannertoprevent
contamination.
Van Care
• Performdailyvehiclecheckstoensurethevanisingoodworking condition.
• Keepthevancleanandwell-maintainedatalltimes.
• Reportanymechanicalissuesordamagestothemaintenanceteam
promptly.
• Ensurethevanisstockedwithnecessarytoolsandequipmentforthe
job.
Qualifications
• ValidUKdriver’slicensewithacleandrivingrecord.
• Experiencedrivinga3.5tonnevanorsimilarvehicle.
• Abilitytoperformphysicaltasks,includingliftingheavycontainers(up
to 25 kg).
• Excellenttimemanagementskillsandtheabilitytowork
independently.
• Strongcommunicationandcustomerserviceskills.
• Knowledgeoflocaltrafficlawsandregulations.
• Basicunderstandingofwastemanagementpracticesisaplus.
• Commitmenttoenvironmentalsustainabilityandreducingfoodwaste.
Benefits
• Competitivesalaryof£220perday.
• Healthandwellnessbenefits.
• Opportunitiesforprofessionaldevelopmentandcareeradvancement.
• Asupportiveandinclusiveworkenvironment.
• Company-provideduniformandsafetyequipment.
• Generousholidaypackageof[specifynumber,e.g.,28days]peryear,
including bank holidays.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience. Please include "Food Waste Collection Driver Application" in the subject line. Is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Application Deadline
Please note job is 2 weekly pay.
Join us in making a positive impact on the environment by reducing food waste and promoting sustainable practices. Apply today!
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