Driver / Loader

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Penrith
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Cat C licence digital tachograph card Driver CPC safe working practices communication skills teamwork customer service waste collection experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Driver / Loader

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Driver / Loader for waste and recycling collections in Penrith. This is a full-time, permanent role offering £15.48 per hour plus benefits.

About the Role

As a Driver / Loader at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will carry out waste and recycling collections across the district, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery. You’ll work as part of a team, operating as either a driver or loader, depending on daily needs.

Our Promise to You

  • Competitive salary
  • 20 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training and progression
  • Recognition scheme
  • Refer-a-friend scheme
  • Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, and more
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What Will You Be Doing?

  • Work safely and follow all procedures and instructions
  • Use correct PPE and equipment, reporting hazards or unsafe conditions
  • Secure unattended vehicles/equipment and support energy-efficient practices
  • Drive refuse/recycling vehicles (up to 26T) and complete daily vehicle checks
  • Collect waste and recycling as part of a crew
  • Lead loaders at tipping points and ensure Health & Safety compliance
  • Manage paperwork, assisted with collection reports and incidents
  • Support depot cleaning and general duties when required

What Are We Looking For?

Experience & Competencies

  • Valid Cat C or 7.5T licence and digital tachograph card
  • Completed 35 hours of Driver CPC
  • Ability to communicate clearly and lead a small team
  • Strong focus on safety, accuracy and customer service

Essential Knowledge

  • Understanding of safe working practices and compliance

Personal Attributes

  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Courteous with the public and able to follow clear instructions
  • Able to use initiative and work as both driver and loader
  • Local knowledge beneficial (not essential)

About Us

We are [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to Apply

So, if you want to advance your career as a Driver / Loader, please apply via the button shown.

For any queries, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Support Office

3 Sidings Court, White Rose Way, Doncaster. DN4 5NU

Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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