7.5 Tonne Driver

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£30,864 / year
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

CPC Card 7.5 Tonne Vehicle Operation Manual Handling Communication Skills Teamwork Customer Service Health and Safety Compliance Waste Collection Experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

7.5 Tonne Driver

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking for an experienced 7.5 Tonne Driver to join the R4GM Re-Use Team in Greater Manchester. This is a fixed-term, full-time position with a salary of £30,864.36 per annum.

  • Contract type: Fixed term (12 months)
  • Working pattern: Full time, 38.5 hours per week
  • Location: Higher Swan Lane, Bolton – Various Greater Manchester depots
  • Salary: £30,864.36 per annum / £15.36 per hour
  • 4 on 4 off shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays

About the Role

As a 7.5 Tonne Driver, you will be driving waste vehicles, looking after the operation and loading of vehicles collecting municipal recycling and waste from households. You will be working primarily for the R4GM Re-Use Team, moving furniture and white goods. Key responsibilities include:

  • Working with the Re-Use section of the Greater Manchester Contract
  • Manual handling of white goods and furniture
  • Rolling trollies for offload and loading
  • Rail lift loading
  • Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety rules and contractual requirements at all times

Requirements

  • Must hold a valid CPC card
  • Passion for professional driving coupled with good communication skills
  • Willingness to be part of a successful hardworking team delivering a high level of customer service
  • Experience in the waste industry and knowledge of the area is desirable

Who We Are

Join [Employer hidden], and you’ll be part of a forward-thinking business where people are free to grow. In a workplace where respect, team spirit, customer focus, and commitment to the environment are real values. As part of our dedicated team, you’ll play an important part in the essential work we are doing to build a sustainable future. If you’re ready to take on this challenge, apply to [Employer hidden] today.

How to Apply

Closing date: 18/05/2026. Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early. or email to a friend.

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