Class 1 Driver

AMA Admin; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed minimum 10 hours per shift

Paid breaks

Overtime after 50 hours

Long-term career opportunities

No weekend work

Job summary

Aspion Recruitment is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for an established waste management operation in Birmingham. This temp-to-perm role offers weekday day shifts starting from 4am, with competitive pay and the potential to secure permanent employment.

Candidates must hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence and Driver CPC. ADR/waste experience is advantageous but not essential; full training provided where required.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Waste management/ADR experience preferred but not essential.
• Minimum age 21.
• Maximum 6 penalty points, subject to offence codes.
• Comfortable with early starts, potentially from 4am.
• Willingness to undertake occasional nights out if required.
• Reliable, professional and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Operating Class 1 curtain-sided vehicles on scheduled collection and transport routes.
• Collecting and transporting waste oils, waste waters and associated materials.
• Completing collections from commercial and industrial customers.
• Working to planned collection schedules and daily targets.
• Safely handling collection equipment and following site procedures.
• Completing relevant paperwork and vehicle checks.
• Working independently while maintaining communication with the transport team.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Flexible

Reliable

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Days - Temp to Perm - From £18.33ph

Location: North East Birmingham
Temporary Pay: From £18.33 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Permanent Salary: £36,100 per annum + overtime
Job Type: Temp to Perm
Shifts: Monday-Friday | Shifts from 4am | No Weekend Work

The Opportunity

Aspion Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for an established business within the specialist transport and environmental services sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable and flexible driver looking for long-term stability, consistent weekday work and the opportunity to secure permanent employment.

Previous waste management or ADR experience would be advantageous but is not essential. Drivers from other transport backgrounds who are willing to learn and get involved in a specialist operation are encouraged to apply.

The Role

• Operating Class 1 curtain-sided vehicles on scheduled collection and transport routes.
• Collecting and transporting waste oils, waste waters and associated materials.
• Completing collections from commercial and industrial customers.
• Working to planned collection schedules and daily targets.
• Safely handling collection equipment and following site procedures.
• Completing relevant paperwork and vehicle checks.
• Working independently while maintaining communication with the transport team.

This is a varied role requiring flexibility, a practical approach and a willingness to get involved outside of driving.

Pay & Benefits

During Temporary Employment:

• From £18.33 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.
• Guaranteed minimum 10 hours' pay per shift.
• Paid breaks.
• Monday-Friday day shifts.
• No weekend work.

Once Permanent:

• £36,100 basic annual salary.
• 50-hour working week, Monday-Friday.
• Paid breaks.
• Overtime rate after 50 hours.
• Long-term career opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Waste management, collection or ADR experience preferred but not essential.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Maximum 6 penalty points, subject to offence codes.
• Comfortable with early starts, potentially from 4am.
• Flexible to accommodate changing operational requirements.
• Willingness to undertake occasional nights out if required.
• Reliable, professional and comfortable with hands-on work.