Pay: £15.66 per hour, £39,087.35 per year equivalent at 48 hours per week
Benefits: 5.6 weeks’ holiday, pension, benefits and discounts
Hours: 4 days out of 7 per week, including 1 weekend day
Contract: Permanent, full-time, approximately 48 hours per week
Location: Thirsk (Thirsk Waste Transfer Station)
Yorwaste is seeking a skilled Hook Loader Driver to join our team in Thirsk. Your experience will help you develop a strong understanding of the ‘roll-on, roll-off’ vehicle you operate and the various container types you handle and transport.
Your organisational skills will enable you to adapt to changing routes and schedules based on the needs of our clients and business.
“If you are looking for a competitive hourly rate, better work-life balance, and a change in road, then you might be looking at your new career at Yorwaste.”
Working mostly independently, you will manage your personal workload effectively, taking responsibility for carefully and securely loading and unloading containers in accordance with our health and safety practices. Yorwaste is proud to have received five stars in the Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by the British Safety Council.
We seek a positive and enthusiastic individual who can adapt to operational challenges, including varying weather conditions. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will coordinate regularly with our transport planners and the wider team to deliver an efficient and friendly service. Occasionally, you may be required to assist at other sites to support the wider team across North Yorkshire.
This is a permanent, full-time role, working 4 days out of 7, including 1 weekend day per week.
Essential Qualifications
- Category C Drivers Licence with no current or historical driving disqualifications
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
It is desirable that the successful candidate have previous experience with a Hook Loader vehicle, however not essential.
For further details of the role, please read the Job Description – Driver Cat C (Class 2)
About Yorwaste
Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste management company, passionate about supporting community and local environment, while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. We believe in investing in our team and the tools you need to succeed. Last year we invested over £300,000 in new environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art 26-tonne refuse collection vehicles to add to the fleet.
Our vision at Yorwaste is to create a cleaner, greener future. We aim to be at the forefront of the industry, committed to reducing environmental impact of waste, whilst supporting our customers to make more sustainable choices. We treat safety as our priority at all times, seek new ways to make the most of what we have to achieve our goals and solve problems, as well as being knowledgeable, credible and taking pride in what we do. Read more about our Yorwaste Mission, Vision & Values
Joining us at Yorwaste is more than just a job. We strive to provide our team with a long-term stable career, training and development, and a positive engaging working environment. As an equal opportunity’s employer, alongside our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we take pride in supporting the development of North Yorkshire and its people.
How to Apply
To apply please complete an online application form and upload a current CV.
If you have further questions about the position, please contact Danielle on Danielle.McDowell@northyorks.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role and recruitment process.
Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 21st July 2024.
Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 29th July 2024 at Thirsk Waste Transfer Station.
Interviews will take place in-person and will consist of competency-based questions. If successful at interview, you will be required to complete a short driving competency assessment at a later convenient date.
It is important that your CV includes your full contact details, employment history, any qualifications and explanation of any gaps in employment or experiences. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, or a high number of applications are received.
Yorwaste is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.