Backshift HGV Driver- Trade Waste

NWH Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee Benefit Scheme

Training and career progression

Job summary

The NWH Group is hiring a Class 2 HGV Trade Waste Driver for backshift in Glasgow. You will drive a trade waste vehicle on scheduled routes, collect commercial waste, and perform daily vehicle checks while maintaining records and complying with safety procedures.

We offer weekly pay, training, and uniform/PPE, with opportunities for progression in a sustainability-focused company.

Qualifications

• A full, valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence.
• CPC and Digital Tachograph Card valid.
• No more than 6 points on licence.
• Strong attitude and commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive a trade waste vehicle on scheduled routes.
• Collect commercial waste bins safely and efficiently.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Maintain accurate records of collections and vehicle use.
• Follow health and road safety procedures.

Skills

Class 2 HGV licence

CPC card

Digital Tachograph Card

Great attitude

Job description

Role: Class 2 HGV Driver- Trade Waste- Backshift

Location: Glasgow

Hours: Backshift 40-50 hours per week with overtime options available

Rate of Pay: £17.24 per hour

Overtime Rate of Pay: £25.86 per hour

Who Are We?

The NWH Group is one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management businesses with a mission to change our industry for the benefit of the planet. As a progressive, second-generation family business, we provide waste management services to the industrial, commercial, and construction industries. Our team of over 350 employees operates across ten sites in Scotland and North East England.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Class 2 HGV Trade Waste Driver, you will play a key role in our operations by:

Driving a trade waste vehicle on scheduled collection routes

Collecting commercial waste bins safely and efficiently

Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects promptly

Keeping accurate records of collections and vehicle use

Following all health & safety procedures and road safety regulations

What Are We Looking For?

A full, valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence.

No more than 6 points on yourlicence

Valid CPC and Digital Tacho Card.

A great attitude and commitment to performing the job to the highest standard.

Previous waste/recycling driving experience is preferred, but not essential -we provide comprehensive training.

What’s In It For You?

Weekly pay with a competitive salary.

Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression.

Uniform and PPE provided.

Employee Benefit Scheme

Be part of a company committed to sustainability, safety, and employee support.

Come as You Are

The NWH Group is an equal opportunities employer. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. All employees are covered by this policy, and it applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, training, deployment, career development, and promotion. These areas are monitored, and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination, intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent exists.