Slicker Recycling is the market leading specialist in the collection and recycling of waste oils and hazardous workshop waste. We are exceptionally proud to announce that Slicker Recycling has been honoured with the prestigious King's Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2024. This remarkable moment is in recognition of our growth in overseas sales in the past three years. It reflects the unbelievable dedication of our colleagues, who have each played a pivotal role in making Slicker Recycling a leader in the collection and sustainable re-refinement of used lubricating oil, whilst adapting to a constantly evolving global market. Check out www.slickerrecycling.com to learn more about us.
We work in partnership with a wide range of customers from sectors including automation, plant and tool hire, facility management, retail, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, the public sector and much more. We ensure that waste is stored, managed and disposed of appropriately for our customers in full compliance with the latest regulations.
Our 200 plus employees operate within a fast paced and busy working environment, we work hard but we also enjoy having fun and being part of a team. As a business we have big ambitions; it is an exciting time to be part of Slicker.
Job Purpose
Providing a national service, collecting waste oil from various customers ranging from family run independent automotive garages to national organisations, whilst promoting the Slicker workplace values. We are Smart, Honest and Reliable, working Together whilst having Fun.
Main Tasks and responsibilities
- HGV Tanker Driver – Class 2
- Collecting waste oil as allocated from Transport Office
- Dealing with the public/customers
- Use of tablet to complete jobs and generate electronic notes
- Daily walk round/defect reporting required
- Adhering to company Health & Safety policy and procedures
- Representing the company in a professional manner.
Apply the Slicker values to your role, “People rarely succeed unless they have Fun in what they are doing.”
Role requirements
- Maintain compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. Driver hours, roadworthiness, etc)
- Candidates must be flexible, prepared to do nights out as/when required
- Logical thinking and problem solving abilities, in order to deal with issues that may be encountered on site/whilst travelling between sites.
- Able to engage with clients and demonstrate a positive approach to customer service
- Demonstrate the ability to achieve set daily/weekly objectives
- Maintain resilience in a demanding role
- Be a reliable team worker
Licences / Qualifications
- Valid HGV Class 2/ Cat C
- Tachograph card
- Up to date CPC
- Experience of tanker work preferred
- ADR is preferred but not essential
Benefits
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Weekly collection bonuses when utilising collection vehicles
- Compliance payments in addition to salary
- Overtime potential
Hours of work
- Standard hours: 48 hours, Monday to Friday
- Overtime available
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
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.
