Healthcare Class 1 Service Driver

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Peterlee
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£26,639 / year
CATEGORY
Transportation
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SKILLS

Class 1 Driving License LGV Class 1 Digi Tacho ADR qualified Driver CPC training Road Transport Regulations

FULL DESCRIPTION

Class 1 Healthcare Service Driver - 6 Months Fixed Term contract

A salary of £26,639

40hr working week Monday- Friday

23 days annual holiday + bank holidays

Flexible hours and development opportunities

Flexible start and finish times – giving you a better work life balance.

Most of your routes start and finish from your home.

A range of other benefits such as pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, discount on household consumables and variety of retailers

About The Role

As a key worker working in our Healthcare Division, you play a key part in the success of [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk].Being an experienced Class 1 Service Driver in our Healthcare division, your responsibilities will include service (collection & disposal) of health-related waste products ranging from Pharmaceutical, Non-Hazardous Waste & Hazardous Clinical (Sharps, Orange Bags etc). The role is both internal and external facing, with daily interface with depots, customers & suppliers.

You will follow planned routes, using PDA devices to confirm collections and manage any site access issues. We use in-cab technology but if you can operate a satellite navigation device and a smart phone, you will have no problem with these.

  • Utilise double deck trailer and tractor unit combinations to complete bin exchanges on site, collecting full and leaving empty bins.
  • Complete hazardous consignment notes & transfer notes on your PDA.
  • Utilise 40-foot trailer and tractor unit combinations to transfer waste to tipping sites across the Peterlee Area
  • You will return to your allocated depot every day.

 In return we are looking for people who are …. 

  • Safety and legal compliance are a must. We welcome applications from people with a good safety record.
  • Full, clean Driving licence (LGV Class1) and Digi Tacho holder.
  • Good driving skills and knowledge of current Road Transport Regulations
  • Driver CPC training would be an advantage, however further training will be provided if needed.
  • ADR qualified, however further training will be provided if needed.

Essential requirement… 

  • Full UK Class 1 Driving License for a minimum of 12 months (Subject to insurance requirements), with a maximum of 6 points.
  • The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of an enhanced DBS check.
  • Due to the nature of waste we handle and the customers we service, its mandatory drivers are to have vaccinations against Hepatitis B, tetanus/polio

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