Class 1 Driver (Preston)

Global Ardour Recycling; Preston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Ardour Recycling in Preston is hiring a Class 1 Bulker Driver to join our Transport team at our site on Longridge Road. This full-time role covers 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with nights out up to four nights per week as required.

You will drive a Class 1 artic, complete daily checks, use tachographs, and maintain high standards of safety and customer service. A clean licence and Driver CPC are essential, and pre/post-employment drug testing applies.

Qualifications

• Experience driving a Class 1 artic bulker.
• Knowledge of Driver's Hours and Working Time Regulations.
• Smart, professional appearance.
• Ability to work in a team or alone.
• Clean driving licence.
• Driver CPC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a Class 1 vehicle.
• Complete daily vehicle check sheets and defect reports as directed by the transport team.
• Use of tachographs, digital and analogue.
• Customer focussed with a professional approach to the job.
• Adhere all relevant driving laws and regulations.
• Always provide good customer service (via telephone or face to face).
• Adhere all health and safety requirements as directed.
• Always maintain tidiness and cleanliness as directed.
• Undertaking nights out up to four nights per week, as required by the Company.
• Any other duties as directed by the transport team.

Skills

Class 1 Artic Bulker

Driver CPC

Clean driving licence

Team player

Hours regulations knowledge

Job description

Role : Class 1 Bulker Driver

Hours: 48 hours per week, Mon - Fri

Location : Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5BX

Salary: Potential to earn from £38,338 per annum

The Business:

Global Ardour Recycling is a family-run business driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, integrity, innovation, and community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, regardless of their background.

We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Onward Lives Charity, which reflects our values and passion for making a meaningful impact. This collaboration goes beyond financial support; it shapes how we operate daily, from reducing food waste to improving employability opportunities and supporting reintegration into society.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Class 1 Bulker Driver to join our Transport department based out of our site in Preston.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving and operating a Class 1 vehicle.
• Complete daily vehicle check sheets and defect reports as directed by the transport team.
• Use of tachographs, digital and analogue.
• Customer focussed with a professional approach to the job
• Adhere all relevant driving laws and regulations.
• Always provide good customer service (via telephone or face to face).
• Adhere all health and safety requirements as directed.
• Always maintain tidiness and cleanliness as directed.
• Undertaking nights out up to four nights per week, as required by the Company.
• Any other duties as directed by the transport team.

Requirements:

• Experience of driving and using a Class 1 Artic Bulker
• Knowledge of Driver’s hours and working time directive’s regulations.
• Smart and professional appearance.
• The ability to work both as part of the team and by yourself.
• Clean driving licence
• Driver CPC

Please note all roles are subject to pre and post employment drug testing.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.