HGV Driver (Class 1 / Class 2)

Job Description:

HGV Driver (Class 1 / Class 2)

Location: Huddersfield / Remote
Salary: £15.42 per hour (Class 2) / £16.42 per hour (Class 1), plus overtime and overnight allowance
Hours: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday. No weekends or bank holidays.

2 Nights out a week

Contract: Permanent, full time

About the company

Imperial Recruitment Group is recruiting an HGV Driver for a forward-thinking, B Corp certified waste management company. They’re known for innovation, sustainability and high ethical standards, and they invest in their people with strong training, recognition and long-service benefits.

The role

You’ll collect and deliver waste materials safely, compliantly and efficiently, and represent the company on the road and on customer sites. You’ll use a handheld device to record job information and pass any sales opportunities you spot on site to the commercial team.

Key responsibilities

* Comply fully with Driver CPC, drivers’ hours, tachograph and working time rules, and report any potential infringement to the Transport Manager straight away

* Carry out daily walk-round checks, report defects promptly and make sure loads are correctly secured and documented

* Give excellent customer service and stay professional and courteous with customers, suppliers and the public

* Complete collections and deliveries on time with a positive, can-do attitude, and flag issues to the transport team early

* Spot sales opportunities on customer sites, such as extra waste streams or collections, and pass them to the commercial team

* Use the handheld device to record notes, photos, proof of collection and delivery, and vehicle data in real time

* Wear the correct uniform and PPE, and look after company vehicles and equipment

* Follow all health and safety policies, risk assessments and safe operating procedures

* Keep your licence and qualifications up to date (Driver CPC, ADR, Moffett where required)

About you

* Valid Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence with no more than 6 penalty points, plus a digital tachograph card

* Valid Driver CPC and a good working knowledge of drivers’ hours and tachograph rules

* Proven HGV driving experience, ideally in waste, recycling, skip or bulk haulage

* ADR and Moffett qualifications are desirable

* Friendly and professional, with a strong customer service focus

* Comfortable using a handheld device or app

* Reliable, self-motivated and flexible, including overnight stays

Benefits

* £15.42 per hour (Class 2) / £16.42 per hour (Class 1), based on 50 hours per week (breaks unpaid)

* Overtime at 1.5x for hours over 50 per week

* No weekend or bank holiday working

* £33 per night overnight allowance (sleeper cabs provided)

* £300 weekly expenses float (receipts required)

* Driver CPC periodic training funded and organised for you

* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by up to 5 days with long service

* Employee discount platform covering groceries, travel, fashion and more

* Pension scheme

* Career development and training opportunities

* Paid annual volunteering day

* Annual awards and recognition programme

* Company social events

* Long service and retirement benefits

Diversity and inclusion

Our client welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves