Waste Collection jobs in Sunderland

Company: JC Atkinson & Son Ltd

Location: Wear Industrial Estate, NE38 9BZ

Hours: Monday - Friday. Early Starts, Full Time. Actual hours to be agreed (Flexibility required during busy periods)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hourly Rate: £13.00

About JC Atkinson

Founded in 1936, JC Atkinson is the UK's leading independent manufacturer and distributor of coffins, caskets, and related products for the funeral industry. We employ over 130 staff members across three locations in the North East.

JC Atkinson offers the UK’s most extensive range of products on the market and our products have an outstanding reputation for quality. Whether they are traditional, modern, personalised or environmentally sustainable coffins, they are delivered on short lead times across the country and with a high-quality customer service.

Our vision is of a funeral sector that meets the needs of all bereaved families by offering a wide range of choice, exceptional quality, and value for money, responsibly.

Our mission is to be the leading provider of competitively priced, high-quality, and ethically manufactured products for the UK funeral trade.

Please see our company website for more information about us www.coffins.co.uk

Role Overview

Due to business growth, we are hiring a 3.5 Ton Van Driver to join our team of logistics personnel starting at our head office based in Washington, Tyne & Wear.

The role is to deliver our products to our customers as directed by your daily schedule, you will carry out between 7 to 15 drops per day which will involve manual handling. You will be our face-to-face representative and must have a passion for great customer service.

The role comprises of driving to the delivery point, unloading the vehicle and completing company documents to reflect upon delivery being carried out. A good knowledge of completing paperwork and electronic devices / software experience would benefit the applicant, however full training will be given on our company processes.

The role involves early starts, as early as 3am. This is a single manned role. Due to the nature of the products that you will be delivering, it is important that you understand you are not able to clock off until all products have been dropped off.

Our customers are based throughout the UK and applicants must have experience of carrying out driving duties outside of the North East.

Company benefits:

• Competitive salary plus a phenomenal clinical waste collection bonus scheme with earning potential uncapped.
• Monthly performance and attendance bonus.
• DCPC updates funded by the company.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years driving experience within a professional capacity.
• Maximum 6 points on licence.
• ADR license (Desirable).
• Experience of driving UK wide is essential.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Knowledge and experience with multi drop deliveries of medium sized manufactured items.
• Vehicle knowledge to carry out daily checks and comply with legal requirements within your license category.
• Good communication and administration skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and professionalism.
• Physically fit due to the nature of the role you will carry out manual handling duties on a daily basis.
• A flexible can do attitude to work.

How To Apply

If you feel you have the right skills and experience for the role and you wish to apply, please apply via Indeed. Successful persons will be invited to a site tour, interview and a driving assessment.

Due to the high number of applicants we receive, we are unable to reply back to all applicants. If you have not heard anything after two weeks, You should assume on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour

Work Location: In person