Class 2 Driver

Grundon; Knowl Hill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and great benefits

Job summary

Grundon is recruiting a Transport team member for our Knowl Hill depot. You will learn to drive and operate a range of waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently, with a focus on hazardous clinical waste where training is provided.

The role requires a proactive, team-minded approach and a commitment to safe operations. You will perform daily vehicle checks, comply with tachograph rules, report incidents, and maintain accurate paperwork while delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily vehicle checks, reporting and escalating defects in line with legal requirements.
• Comply with tachograph legislation, WTD, SOPs, and Risk Assessments.
• Report incidents, near misses, contaminated bins, and non-conforming waste promptly with accurate paperwork.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and complete weekly wheel nut torque checks.
• Wear and maintain PPE/uniform to required Health & Safety standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure punctuality, accurate record-keeping, and completion of duty hours whilst remaining flexible with working hours and support overtime when required.

Job description

Hours: Monday - Friday 04:30am-14:30pm Salary: Competitive

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future?

At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven individual to join our Transport team based in Knowl Hill.

This is more than just a job , it's an opportunity to join a company that is here to show the world that there is more to waste than it seems. Here your contributions will make a real difference as we work towards our shared vision to unlock the potential of waste whilst we are dedicated to leaving a better planet for future generations.

Reporting into the Depot Operations Manager you will play a key role in driving our mission forward by learning to drive and operate a range of waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently collecting predominantly hazardous clinical waste vehicle safely and efficiently, in line with company standards.

What will you do

• Carry out daily vehicle checks, reporting and escalating defects in line with legal requirements.


• Comply with tachograph legislation, WTD, SOPs, and Risk Assessments.


• Report incidents, near misses, contaminated bins, and non-conforming waste promptly with accurate paperwork.


• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and complete weekly wheel nut torque checks.


• Wear and maintain PPE/uniform to required Health & Safety standards.


• Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers


• Ensure punctuality, accurate record-keeping, and completion of duty hours whilst remaining flexible with working hours and support overtime when required.

Why you will like working here

• A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture.


• Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle.


• Opportunities for career growth and development.


• Competitive salary and great benefits.


• A company that values your voice and ideas.

About You

• Holds a valid LGV Class 2 (Category C) licence, Driver Qualification Card (DQC), and digital tachograph driver card. Class 1 (C+E) licence is desirable..


• Experience driving roll on roll offs, skips, front end loaders and waste wheelers would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.


• Willingness to learn with the ability to apply new skills effectively.


• Receptive to instruction and constructive feedback.


• Positive, proactive attitude with strong interpersonal and professional skills.


• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service in all aspects of work.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.


• Understanding of workplace values and behaviours, with a focus on Health & Safety compliance.


• Basic knowledge of relevant Health & Safety policies and procedures.


• Ability to read and interpret maps and directions accurately


• ADR certification (desirable; training will be provided for the right candidate).


• Willing to obtain airside pass for various airports


• Willing to be multiskilled and drive various size/modes of vehicle

About Grundon?

Grundon is the UK's largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the waste industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment.

Why Grundon?

At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the dynamic world of waste management and environmental services, this is your opportunity to join one of the industry's most respected names.