Class 1 HGV Driver- Artics (Walking Floor)

NWH Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver for driving articulated vehicles with walking floor trailers. Candidates must hold a valid Class 1HGV license and be willing to camp out. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.68 and includes benefits such as ongoing training and a commitment to employee support.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Ongoing training

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be willing to camp out up to 4 nights per week.
• No more than 6 points on your license.
• Previous waste/recycling driving experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive articulated vehicles with walking floor trailers to transport waste and recyclables.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Operate walking floor equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all loads are secure and complete documentation accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Comply with road transport and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Driving articulated vehicles

Customer service

Vehicle safety checks

Education

Full, valid Class 1HGV license

Valid CPC and Digital Tacho Card

Job description

Class 1HGV Driver- Artics (Walking Floor)

Role: Class 1HGV Driver- Artics (Walking Floor)

Location: Edinburgh and Dundee

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

Rate of Pay: £14.68 per hour

For this role, you MUST be willing to camp out up to 4 nights per week and have Class 1 experience.

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?

Driving articulated vehicles with walking floor trailers to transport bulk waste and recyclables.

Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects.

Operating walking floor equipment safely and efficiently.

Ensuring all loads are secure and documentation is completed accurately.

Providing excellent customer service at all times.

Working in line with all road transport and health & safety regulations.

What Are We Looking For?

A full, valid Class 1HGV 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.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your application by emailing [e-mail]

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