Class 2 Driver

TRADEBE; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% Pension

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

TRADEBE is seeking a dedicated HGV Class 2 Driver (ADR) to support nationwide waste logistics from Hinckley. The role involves early starts (4–8am), occasional nights away, and no weekend shifts, with target-driven delivery and strict adherence to safety rules.

You will collect hazardous and non-hazardous waste, ensure proper loading and labelling per ADR, and handle daily paperwork, including tachograph management. Ongoing training is provided for ADR and related duties.

Qualifications

• HGV C licence required with valid Driver CPC and Digi-card.
• ADR licence training can be provided.
• Willingness to work away from home for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Collect hazardous and non-hazardous waste across the UK.
• Safely load, secure and distribute vehicles in line with ADR and legislation.
• Identify and label waste containers per ADR regulations.
• Observe and report non-compliant/unsafe loads per ADR.
• Complete daily paperwork and manage tachograph requirements.
• Liaise with Site Managers and escalate incidents as needed.

Skills

HGV C licence

Driver CPC

ADR licence

Away from home

Target driven

Team player

Safety aware

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver (ADR)

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (Start times vary between 4-8am) (No weekend work)

Main purpose of the role:

Daily activity will include servicing the transport needs of the business, both planned and reactive; ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard and in a safe and compliant way delivering customer satisfaction.

Occasional nights out.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collecting hazardous and non hazardous waste and packaging all over the UK
• Safe Loading, securing and distribution of vehicle in line with legislation
• Identifing and Labelling of waste containers in line with ADR regulations
• Observe and identify non-compliant and unsafe loads in line with ADR regulations
• Comply with road safety and legislation
• Handling of heavy packages with appropriate manual handling equipment when required
• Daily walk around checks in line with legislation & company procedure
• Tachograph management inline with legislation
• Liaison with Site Managers as necessary.
• Accurate administration of daily paperwork.
• Incident reporting in line with company procedures
• The job holder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role to fit with the needs of the business.
• To work on other vehicle types as and when required

Essential Skills:

• HGV C licence
• Driver CPC and Digi-card
• ADR licence (training can be given)
• Ability to work away from home for the working week
• Ability to meet targets and complete tasks in a timely and safe manner
• A commitment to quality and exceeding expectations
• Ability to work as a team and on own initiative

Desirable Skills:

• Forklift licence
• Experience in waste logistics

Competitive salary £33,583.62 but you can boost your earnings up to £40,000.00 OTE through generous overtime + bonuses.

Benefits:

• 6% Contributory Pension
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)