Driver

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Title: Driver – Recycling Department

Location: Ulster Supported Employment Ltd, 182-188 Cambrai Street, Belfast, BT13 3JH                                                                                                  

Responsible to: Recycling Supervisor

Responsible for: Driving activities on behalf of Usel

Hours: 35 per week (Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-1pm)

Job Purpose: To assist in fulfilling operational requirements within recycling, prioritising job activities, ensuring optimal route planning, compliance with documentation requirements and driving regulations.

Salary: £12 per hour (currently under review)

Job Description:

• Ensure vehicles are mechanically sound and legally roadworthy before commencing work.
• Ensure all driving regulations are adhered to in relation to tachographs; ensure appropriate breaks are recorded and procedures followed.
• Safely secure loads for transport to ensure goods are collected and delivered intact.
• Handle company property with due care and attention, ensuring any issues are reported immediately to the Recycling Supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Ensure all paperwork is accurately completed and signed off by customers as required, ensuring attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Ensure most efficient route from collection to drop off is followed and jobs completed in a timely manner.
• To ensure the lorry is clean and road worthy; promptly report any problems to direct line supervisor; all lorry issues must be recorded on the tablet provided.
• Observe Health & Safety practices at all locations.
• Ensure uniform is clean and worn daily alongside full PPE as per Health & Safety regulations.
• Carry out any other reasonable requests as deemed necessary for the job.
• To be at least 25 years of age due to age restrictions with our insurance provider with the ability to lift 25kgs.

Essential Criteria:

• Flexible and adaptable to meet business demands
• Have a full UK driving licence ideally with zero points
• Certificate of professional competence (CPC)  

Why Work with USEL:

• 27 days annual leave increasing to 30 days with service.
• 12 days Bank Holidays
• 1pm finish on Fridays
• Free onsite car parking
• Fully accessible workplace for all
• Inspire Workplace Counselling Service
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Life Assurance
• Staff discount in Ability Cafes