Full job description
HGV Class 2 Trade Waste Driver
Location: Widnes
Pay: £14.47 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Start Time: Between 03:00 and 04:00
Overtime: £18.09 per hour after 40 hours, including weekend overtime opportunities
Paid Breaks: Yes
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our busy Widnes depot.
You will be responsible for safely and efficiently collecting and transporting commercial and industrial waste using a modern HGV fleet.
This is a stable, full-time position offering consistent Monday to Friday shifts, a paid break and the opportunity to increase your earnings through overtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate HGV Class 2 vehicles for commercial and industrial waste collections
- Collect and transport waste safely and efficiently
- Plan and follow efficient routes to maximise productivity
- Provide excellent customer service at customer sites
- Ensure collection areas are left clean and tidy
- Ensure bins and containers are correctly positioned
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly
- Comply with waste duty of care requirements
- Follow drivers' hours, tachograph and road safety regulations
- Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times
- Represent the company professionally when dealing with customers
- Carry out manual handling tasks when required
Requirements
- Valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Valid Digital Tachograph card
- Previous experience within the waste sector is preferred
- Good understanding of waste hierarchy and environmental compliance
- Strong knowledge of local roads and routes around the Widnes area
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual handling tasks
- Reliable, punctual and safety-focused
- Professional approach to work
Pay and Benefits
- £14.47 per hour
- Guaranteed 40-hour working week
- £18.09 per hour overtime rate after 40 hours
- Monday to Friday working
- Start times between 03:00 and 04:00
- Paid breaks
- Weekend overtime opportunities
- 8p performance bonus per bin collected each day after full training
- Daily timing bonus based on performance targets: £10, £14 or £18 per day
- Full PPE and uniform provided
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Modern, well-maintained HGV fleet
- Advanced vehicle safety features
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a safety-focused Class 2 Driver who takes pride in vehicle presentation, customer service and completing collections to a high standard.
You should be comfortable working independently while also being part of a wider transport team, with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency and environmental standards.
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