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Join First Mile as a Collection Driver and help make a real difference in waste management
Overview
Salary
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Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
First Mile is London's leading recycling company and the only BCORP certified waste management enterprise in the city. Committed to a zero landfill policy, the company services over 30,000 customers daily, turning waste into a resource and making a significant environmental impact.
Role Summary
- Visiting customers on the assigned route to collect refuse
- Use the company app to mark off collections and determine efficient routes
- Opportunity to acquire an HGV license through the company's academy program
Role Requirements
- Valid UK Driving license with 6 points or less
- Comfortable with frequent heavy lifting
- Experience working night shifts and driving in a city, preferably London
- Good understanding of English and legal right to work in the UK
Application Process Details
- Company offers obtainment of your HGV license
- 20 day holidays, bank holidays and an extra day per year of service
- A monthly welfare allowance
- Access to financial advice and a salary sacrifice scheme
- A company pension scheme
First Mile is a leading recycling company in London, collecting and recycling waste from over 30,000 customers daily. We are a forward-thinking recycling company with a zero to landfill policy and continue to be London's only BCORP certified waste management company. This is why when working for First Mile you really are making a huge difference for the better.
The role: As a Cat B Collection Driver, you will be visiting customers on your allocated round and collecting the refuse. You will then mark off the collections on our state-of-the-art app, which will also help provide you with the most efficient routes, before coming back to the yard to finish. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to obtain your HGV license through our academy program, helping take the next step in your driving career.
Job requirements: Applicants must have a valid UK Driving license with 6 points or less, be comfortable with frequent heavy lifting and time on feet, and preferably have experience working night shifts and driving in a city (London is preferable). A good understanding of English and the right to work in the UK are also required.
Benefits: First Mile offers the opportunity to obtain your HGV license, 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for each complete year of service. Employees also receive a £40 monthly welfare allowance, access to our employee assistance program, including free financial advice, access to our salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to make savings at various retailers, and a company pension scheme.
