HGV Driver

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Darwen
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£30,647 / 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

LGV Class 2 License CPC Card Customer Service Communication Skills Teamwork Driving Passion Waste Industry Experience Stillage Vehicle Operation

FULL DESCRIPTION

HGV Driver

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an HGV Driver for waste collection in Darwen. This is a permanent, full-time role offering a salary of £30,647.24 per annum.

Summary of Vacancy

HGV Driver - Collecting waste from Lancashire County Council HWRCs and Blackburn & Darwen HWRCs and tipping at disposal points.

Are you an experienced HGV Driver, or perhaps a newly qualified driver looking to join a national brand working towards a greener future and make a positive impact?

What You’ll Do

As a brand ambassador for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will drive and operate the vehicles used to collect industrial and commercial waste and recycle from our customers. With a positive attitude you will also ensure that our customers' and our own health and safety regulations are always followed, providing a high standard of service.

About The Role

  • Location: Darwen
  • RoRo driving essential
  • Salary: £30,647.24 per annum
  • Working 37 hours per week
  • 2 x positions available - Thursday to Sunday or Friday to Monday
  • Both start times: 08:00 to 17:15 including 45 minute paid lunch break
  • Bank holiday working as per the rostered days @1.5%
  • Included in Salary enhancements for weekend working
  • Hourly rate £13.41 plus 1.25% for Saturday and 1.5% for Sunday working

What You’ll Need to Apply

Essential:

  • LGV Class 2 license & CPC card.
  • Demonstrate a passion for professional driving coupled with good communication skills and a willingness to be part of a successful hardworking team delivering a high level of customer service.

Desirable:

  • Experience working in the waste industry.
  • Working with Stillage Vehicles – Kerbside Loaders and RCV.

What You’ll Get in Return

  • Competitive salary with opportunity to earn more.
  • Be part of a collaborative & supportive team driving our core value ‘Team Spirit’.
  • Training & Development.
  • Well-being programme to support you throughout your career.
  • Bank Holiday & Weekend overtime paying up to 2x.
  • Plus many more [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] benefits!

Closing Date

25/05/2026

Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.

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