Waste Collection Van Driver

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If you are already registered, contact your Southwark Works adviser to apply for this job.

CIRCA is a registered waste management business based in Southwark. We clear and collect waste across London and send as little as possible to landfill.

We work in an award winning, circular closed loop system with our sister companies, Tree Brothers and ORNA Group, to turn overlooked resources into valuable new assets. Our circular system is supported by Kings Trust, Southwark Council, Innovate UK, Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership, UCL and LSBU.

Our business group has a young, dynamic team, driven by sustainability and impact.
We are growing fast, and there is a real opportunity to build with us.

The role
You will be the face of CIRCA on the road. You will drive to client sites across
London, load waste safely, and take it to the right place for reuse, recycling or disposal.

A typical day:

1.  Start of shift, vehicle walkaround check, load-securing kit and tools.
2. Plan your route, allow for London traffic, ULEZ and congestion zones.
3. Arrive early, aim for 15 minutes before each job. Call the client on arrival.
4. Provide customer service, listen, ask questions, load safely and stack efficiently.
5. Keep records, complete waste transfer notes. Get the client’s written OK before any extra work or cost.
6.Close, thank the client and confirm the job with the Operations Manager.

Full training on CIRCA’s job checklist is given in your first week.
What we look for
● A genuine team player with a commitment to sustainability
● Confident, safe driving in busy London traffic
● Clear communication by phone, text and in person
● A friendly, professional manner with clientsPunctual and good at managing your time
● Calm under pressure when plans change or problems come up

Essential requirements

● Full UK Category B driving licence, held for at least [2] years, with no more than [3] points
● Experience driving a van in central London
● Fit to do manual handling — lifting heavy and bulky items safely
● Right to work in the UK
● Willing to work some weekends from time to time.

Nice to have:
● Knowledge of waste Duty of Care and waste transfer notes (training given if not)

● Previous work in waste, removals or deliveries

You will wear PPE and a CIRCA uniform, both provided. You will also sign and follow our Health and Safety policy.

Pay and what we offer
● £15.45 per hour during a 3-month probation
● Salary can be discussed after you pass probation
● All working time is paid, including vehicle checks and paperwork
● Uniform and PPE provided
● Room to grow in a young, values-led business
● Work across CIRCA, Tree Brothers and ORNA Group on real circular-economy projects

Application process: Contact your advisor to check you meet the requirements of the role. If suitable, they will ask you to complete and send the a cover letter and tailored CV for this position. 

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