Class 2 Refuse Driver

Taskmaster is seeking a Class 2 Refuse Driver for a client in Peterborough. The role involves safely driving waste collection vehicles, collecting waste, and ensuring vehicle safety and compliance with highway regulations. Responsibilities include liaising with the Traffic Office, maintaining accurate records, performing daily vehicle checks, and addressing customer service issues. The working hours are Tuesday to Friday from 06:00 to 18:00, with a pay rate of £14.27 per hour. Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Business for this temporary vacancy. Interested candidates should submit their CV for more information.

*Taskmaster are currently recruiting for a Class 2 Refuse Driver for our client based in Peterborough.*
*Main Duties:*
* Drive/operate waste collection vehicles safely and collect waste from customers’ premises.
* Ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and the load is safe for the public highway. Comply with all highway rules, e.g. speed limits and weight/height limits.
* Transport the load collected to an appropriate waste disposal facility.
* Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times whilst carrying out these duties.
* Liaise with the Traffic Office at the end of each working day to de-brief and clarify jobs completed on that day and check worksheets relating to jobs for the next day.
* Maintain accurate records relating to work undertaken, vehicle information and checks, accident reporting, near miss reporting, hours worked, vehicle movements (via tachograph), etc.
* Ensure compliance with the Road Transport Directive, especially in relation to hours worked and declaration of any other employment outside of the Company.
* Maintain the Company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition, including cleaning out compacted waste from waste equipment (‘digging out’), if appropriate, and ensure the cab is kept clean.
* Carry out daily vehicle checks as per laid down procedures, i.e. wheel torquing (weekly) and visual daily wheel nut/tyre checks.
* Report any vehicle defaults to Depot Management according to laid-down procedures.
* Report any issues relating to customer service to Depot Management on daily worksheets.
* Report any accidents or near misses according to procedure.
* Attend toolbox talks in order to encourage a safe working environment.
* Take all reasonable steps to safeguard the health and safety of oneself and any other person who may be affected by the job holder’s actions at work.
* Carry out any other reasonable job-related tasks as required by the Company.
*Working hours:* Tuesday – Friday: 06:00 – 18:00 (latest)
*Pay:* £14.27ph.
Please call: or email your CV to: for full details.
Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. (Temporary Vacancy)
*PREDRI*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.27 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
Work Location: In person