Multi-Skilled Class 2 Driver Ipswich

Slicker Recycling is the market leader in sustainable resource solutions. We are committed to the circular economy through excelling in used lubricating oil collections re-refining and a range of sustainable waste management services.

Our team of over 200 colleagues manage a vast fleet of specialist collection vehicles serving thousands of customers across diverse industry sectors with services that reduce carbon footprint uphold compliance and enable a truly circular approach to waste resources.

At Slicker we know that our success is down to our exceptional colleagues and we recognise this through our colleague compensation benefits and investment in learning and development. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer as certified by the Living Wage Foundation which means we have a commitment to fair pay and our annual pay increases are linked to the cost of living. This isnt the only benefit being part of Team Slicker also means you benefit from:

• Funded Healthcare cashback plan
• Perkbox employee discounts
• Death in Service Insurance
• Regular company social events
• Company pension
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including Cyclescheme
• On-site parking
• Being part of a sustainability focussed business
  

With a Net Promoter Score of 68 on our recent colleague survey we know were doing something right! So why not read on for the role details or click here to learn more aboutSlicker Recycling.

Job Purpose

Our Multi-Skilled Drivers are flexible and adaptable able to drive any Class 2 vehicle within our fleet to support the business where and when needed while promoting Slickers workplace values. This role can be based at any of the following sites: Stourport Hull Newport or Ipswich.

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Main Tasks and responsibilities

The multiskilled collection driver will be involved in a wide range of duties. Main tasks include:

• Professional HGV Class 2 driving predominantly tanker work with occasional other duties or 18T box van work if required
• Collecting waste oil and other liquid products
• Working nationwide Monday to Friday
• Completing all relevant electronic information to generate consignment notes
• Maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation including daily walkaround checks and Working Time Directive requirements
• Adhering to company health and safety policies and procedures
• Representing the company in a professional manner and providing an excellent level of service when dealing with customers and members of the public
  
• Apply the Slicker values to your role People rarely succeed unless they haveFun in what they are doing.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience of working in a similar environment is essential.
• Able to fulfil the demands of this physical role which includes the handling of waste containers / hoses (training and lifting equipment provided)
• Flexibility to work longer hours during busy periods with the ability to stay out overnight Monday to Friday if required.
• Logical thinking and problem-solving abilities to deal with issues that may be encountered on site or while travelling between sites
• Able to communicate and engage effectively with customers and colleagues demonstrating a positive approach to customer service
• Ability to work unsupervised
• A team player with a flexible and proactive approach
  

Licences / Qualifications

• HGV Class C (Class 2) Licence
• ADR Licence preferred

Hours and Pay

• Standard hours: 48 hours Monday to Friday
• Overtime available
  
• Basic Salary: 38078.33 pa
• OTE 50000 - 55000 OTE (Basic OT bonus)

Values
The successful candidate will have the ability to demonstrate understand and apply our workplace values. These are embedded into our business and applicants must evidence their values as part of the application process.

• Smart keep it simple and keep doing it better
• Honest be straight with each other and give feedback
• Reliable do what we say we will and tell people if we cant
• Together work together as one and support each other
• Fun enjoy what we do and have a great time

We are a thriving and ambitious business with a mission to deliver Value for Planet through growth from strategic acquisitions and achieving recognition for our commitment to innovation and 2023 Slicker Recycling won the Servicesure Autocentre Supplier of the Year Award for service excellence and environmental impact and in 2024 the Kings Award for Enterprise: International Trade a prestigious recognition endorsed by His Majesty the King for exceptional growth in international sales. We are proud as leaders to be positively influencing the standards of our industry.

Slicker Recycling is an equal opportunities employer and will continue to ensure it offers career opportunities without discrimination. Employment positions throughout the Company are filled with the candidates who possess the most appropriate skills and competencies relevant for the particular job role. Slicker Recycling is to treat all employees fairly and equally regardless of gender sexual orientations marital status race colour nationality religion ethnic or national origin age disability or union membership status.

Required Experience:

Senior IC