About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Tipper Driver to join our team. You will be responsible for collecting rubbish from various properties across London using a tipper truck, as well as performing basic garden maintenance tasks as needed. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for keeping our city clean and green, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Drive a tipper truck to designated locations across London to collect rubbish, including household waste, garden waste, and construction debris.
- Safely load and unload rubbish onto the tipper truck using appropriate equipment, ensuring proper disposal and adherence to waste management regulations.
- Efficiently plan routes to maximize collection productivity and minimize travel time between locations.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks on the tipper truck to ensure in good working condition, reporting any issues to management promptly.
- Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures while operating the tipper truck, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Interact professionally with tenants and members of the public while collecting rubbish, addressing any inquiries or concerns in a courteous manner.
- Maintain accurate records of rubbish collections, and any incidents or issues encountered during work shifts.
- Carry out deliveries of white goods, beds and mattresses etc and build flat pack furniture as required.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a tipper driver or in a similar role preferred.
- Knowledge of London's streets and neighbourhoods.
- Ability to operate gardening equipment such as lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers.
- Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects and perform outdoor work in various weather conditions.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to regulations
- Experience with managing vulnerable individuals and managing HMO properties
- Full UK Driving License
- Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a high-pressure environment
- Working on own initiative without close supervision and as part of a team
- Work flexibly to meet the varying demands of the role in order to achieve agreed outcomes
Skills
- Tipper driver experience
- Knowledge of London's streets
- Operation of gardening equipment
- Physical fitness
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Safety adherence
- Vulnerable individual management
- HMO property management
- Full UK Driving License
- Work prioritization
- High-pressure environment work
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Flexible working
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Benefits
- 23 days leave, plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday days for long service – up to 30 days
- Celebration of tenure bonuses (£500 after 3 years, £1000 after 5 years, £5000 after 10 years)
- Private health insurance with Vitality
- Birthday off
- One well-being day off per year
- Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Pension schemes increase after 2 years
- £500 referral scheme for staff who refer a new employee, paid upon passing probation.
