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Class 2 Service Driver...

PHS Group
Colchester
6 days ago
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Class 2 Service Driver

As a Service Driver working in our Healthcare Division, you play a key part in the success of phs. To our customers, you are the face of the company.Your excellent customer service skills will help keep our customers happy – and ensure they remain our customers!

Being an experienced Class 2 Service Technician in our Healthcare division, your responsibilities will include collecting health related waste products ranging from Pharmaceutical, Non and Hazardous Waste and well as clinical. Whatever your route for the day, you’ll play a vital part in keeping our customers facilities hygienic and fresh.

A day in the life of a Service Technician at phs will involve;

  • You will follow planned routes, using PDA devices to confirm collections, manage any site access issues. We use in-cab technology but if you can operate a satellite navigation device and a smart phone, you will have no problem with these.
  • You will be using Soft Compaction Vehicles, designed specifically for the service we provide which are like refuge collection vehicle.
  • Emptying/Collecting Euro Bins containing offensive waste.
  • Completing hazardous Consignment notes/Transfer notes.
  • Returning to your allocated depot every day to empty the waste from the vehicle that was collected.

    The ideal candidate for a Service Technician role at phs will:

  • Safety and legal compliance are a must. We welcome applications from people with a good safety record.
  • Be committed, positive, friendly and shows pride in their work.
  • Skilled driver
  • Passionate and dedicated.
  • Demonstrate ownership.
  • Be a team player.
  • Excellent communication skills.

    Essential qualifications:

  • Category C (LGV Class 2) license, current Driver CPC card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card. To be eligible for this role you will have held a full driving license for at least 12 months and, have attained the appropriate LGV Cat C License.
  • You cannot have no more than 6 penalty points and no IN or DD endorsements of less than five years.
  • Due to the nature of waste, we handle and the customers we service, it is mandatory drivers are to have vaccinations against Hepatitis B, tetanus/polio.

    In for your commitment and expertise, you will get:

  • A salary of £32,448 (Based on a 40-hour working week Monday to Friday).
  • No scheduled weekend working.
  • 13 paydays per year (Every 4 weeks).
  • Ongoing career development opportunities.
  • Discounts with a variety of retailers.
  • A 24-hour wellbeing helpline.
  • Pension.

    Apply today, with your CV, and please feel free to review our website www.phs.co.uk for further information.
    About phs:
    phs Group was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 90,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 62 years of business.

    Our businesses include: Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, phs Direct and Direct 365 (sale of consumables), phs Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit and Compliance.

    At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

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