Class 2 Skip Driver - Milton Keynes

About the Role

The Mick George Group is actively seeking experienced Class 2 Drivers for their Milton Keynes location due to ongoing expansion. This position offers a chance to establish a career within a progressive and successful family-run company. As a Skip Driver, you will be responsible for collecting and delivering skips to commercial and residential locations within an approximate one-hour radius of the site.

Main Responsibilities

• Transporting skips to and from customer sites, waste transfer points, and depots.
• Loading and unloading skips using the vehicle’s hydraulic system, ensuring proper positioning and safe handling.
• Conducting thorough vehicle inspections before and after shifts, including walk-around checks and defect reporting.
• Adhering strictly to road safety laws and driving regulations including the Highway Code, Road Traffic Act, Working Time Directive, and Drivers Hours regulations.
• Securing all loads safely and ensuring compliance with weight and safety standards.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle and providing exemplary customer service.
• Driving efficiently with good knowledge of local geography.
• Providing support for other duties as needed by the team.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Category C (Class 2) driving license.
• Digital Tachograph Card holder.
• Driver Qualification Card (CPC) certification.

Working Hours and Compensation

• Hourly pay starting at £15.40, with potential annual earnings up to £41,000 based on a 50-hour workweek.
• Bonus opportunities up to £2,600 annually based on attendance and performance.
• Working Monday to Friday with start times between 6am and 7am, finishing as late as 6pm.
• Occasional Saturday shifts from 6am to 1pm.
• Average weekly hours: 50, with overtime possibilities.

Benefits

• Access to a NEST Pension scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Multi-Discount platform available to employees.
• Company-issued personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participation in a Cycle to Work scheme.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Flexible pay options – fortnightly or monthly.
• Use of a modern fleet of vehicles.
• Recognition schemes for employee achievements.
• No night shifts required.
• Rewards for long service tenure.
• Partnership benefits through Inform Mortgages, including free mortgage advice and complimentary will-writing services.

Additional Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. Applicants will be contacted by the recruitment team for preliminary discussions and to arrange a driving assessment, typically within two weeks of application. Successful hires can begin as soon as the following Monday.