Job Description:

Job Role: HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Driver

Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset
Salary: £17.64 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday
Flexitime working pattern (48 hours per week)
Overtime: 1.5x hourly rate
  
Role Overview:

We are recruiting experienced and safety-focused HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Drivers to join a growing environmental services operation based in Shaftesbury.
As an HGV Driver, you will play a key role in the collection and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste across a variety of customer sites. Operating Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles, including vacuum tankers, you will ensure all collections and deliveries are completed safely, professionally and in line with regulatory requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled driver who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, and is committed to maintaining high safety and compliance standards.
  
Key Responsibilities:

HGV Driving & Transport Operations

• Operate HGV Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles safely and efficiently
• Drive and operate vacuum tanker vehicles as required
• Complete collections and deliveries across customer sites
• Manage routes effectively to meet operational deadlines and customer requirements
• Adhere to drivers’ hours regulations and transport legislation
• Ensure all journeys are completed safely and professionally

Vehicle & Equipment Management

• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and defect reporting
• Ensure vehicles are maintained in a safe, clean and roadworthy condition
• Complete all transport and operational documentation accurately
• Report any maintenance or compliance issues promptly
• Maintain vehicle compliance in accordance with company and legal requirements

Operational Support

• Assist loaders and operational teams when vehicles are stationary
• Support waste handling activities where required
• Work closely with site teams to ensure efficient service delivery
• Participate in operational and environmental service activities as required

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain full compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures
• Handle hazardous and non-hazardous waste safely and appropriately
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with ADR regulations and company procedures
• Promote a positive safety culture across all operational activities
• Report incidents, hazards and near misses appropriately

Customer Service

• Provide a professional and courteous service at all times
• Build positive working relationships with customers and site personnel
• Act as a professional ambassador for the business
• Resolve operational issues effectively and professionally

  
Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 12 months' experience driving HGV Class 1 and/or Class 2 vehicles
• Valid HGV (C) Licence
• Driver CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• ADR Licence
• Experience operating road tankers and vacuum tanker vehicles
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and driver regulations
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual duties where required

  
Desirable Criteria:

• Experience within the environmental, waste management or industrial services sector
• Experience handling hazardous waste streams
• Knowledge of vacuum tanker operations and drainage services
• Experience working within time-sensitive operational environments

  
Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Enhanced overtime opportunities
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a growing environmental services business

   
Additional Information:

• Based from the Shaftesbury depot with regional travel to customer locations
• Flexitime working arrangement
• 48-hour working week plus overtime opportunities
• Role involves both driving and operational support duties

  
How to Apply:
For more information or to apply for the HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Driver role, please contact:
Robert Rowe
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