Multi-Skilled Class 2 Driver - Kingsnorth

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. 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 we’re doing something right! So why not read on for the role details or click here to learn more about Slicker Recycling. 

Job Purpose 

Our Multi Skilled Drivers carry out the collection and exchange of workshop waste containers from businesses and automotive sources whilst promoting the Slicker workplace values. We are currently looking for a Driver to be based out of our Kingsnorth site in Kent.  We are Smart, Honest and Reliable, working Together whilst having Fun.

We are Smart, Honest and Reliable, working Together whilst having Fun.

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 have Fun 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: £38,078.33 pa
• OTE £50,000 - £55,000 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 can’t
• 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 integrity. In 2023, Slicker Recycling won the Servicesure Autocentre ‘Supplier of the Year’ Award for service excellence and environmental impact and in 2024, the King’s 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.