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HGV Driver (Class 2)


Salary: £16.98 per hour

Hours: Full-time – 45 hours per week

Location: Thorn Turn, LU5 6GJ


Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…


As an HGV Driver (Class 2) at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport of waste from the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) sites across the district to the relevant disposal facilities. This is a full-time position, working 5 days per week.


Our promise to you


- Competitive salary

- 20 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays

- Pension scheme

- On-the-job training and progression

- Recognition scheme

- Refer a friend

- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership (where applicable)

- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our wellbeing platform


What will you be doing?


- Safely transporting waste to specified tipping and disposal destinations

- Carrying out daily vehicle checks to ensure safe and legal operation

- Ensuring full compliance with Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph legislation

- Downloading and managing tachograph data accurately

- Completing all required paperwork correctly and on time

- Reporting all health and safety incidents, near misses and hazards in line with company procedures

- Working in accordance with FCC policies, risk assessments and safe systems of work

- Following site rules and policies on FCC and third-party sites

- Undertaking any training required to support the role


What are we looking for?


- A valid Category C (Class 2) licence

- In date CPC and Tachograph Card

- RoRo experience (essential)

- Experience within waste, haulage or a similar environment

- Knowledge of driving regulations, including driver hours and tachograph use

- A strong safety-first mindset

- Good awareness of vehicle height, width and clearance restrictions

- Customer-focused with good communication skills

- Hard working, reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team

- A flexible and adaptable approach to work


About Us


We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.


Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.


FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


How to apply


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