Refuse Driver

Company: Job Switch Ltd
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Location: Harrogate
Job Description:

JobPurposeRefuseDriver

Tosafelyoperaterefusecollectionvehiclesandsupporttheefficientcollectionofhousehold,commercial,andrecyclablewaste.TheRefuseDriverisresponsibleforensuringcollectionroundsarecompletedonschedulewhilemaintaininghighstandardsofsafety,customerservice,andenvironmentalcompliance.

KeyResponsibilitiesRefuseDriver

  • Driveandoperaterefusecollectionvehiclesinaccordancewithroadtrafficlawsandcompanypolicies.
  • Carryoutdailyvehicleinspectionsandreportanydefectsormaintenancerequirements.
  • Completeassignedcollectionroutesefficientlyandsafely.
  • Workcloselywithloadersandothercrewmemberstoensuresmoothwastecollectionoperations.
  • Adheretoallhealthandsafetyprocedures,includingtheuseofappropriatePPE.
  • Ensurewasteistransportedanddisposedofinaccordancewithenvironmentalregulations.
  • Maintainaccuraterecords,includingvehiclechecks,collectionreports,andtimesheets.
  • Provideaprofessionalandcourteousservicetocustomersandmembersofthepublic.
  • Reportincidents,accidents,oroperationalissuestomanagementpromptly.
  • Assistwithloadingdutieswhenrequired.

ExperienceRefuseDriver

EssentialRefuseDriver

  • Previousexperiencedrivinglargecommercialvehicles.
  • Experienceworkinginawastemanagement,logistics,transport,orlocalauthorityenvironment.
  • Knowledgeofsafedrivingpracticesandvehiclesafetychecks.

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Posted: July 2nd, 2026