HGV Driver
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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.