Job Search and Career Advice Platform

Enable job alerts via email!

Class 2 HGV Driver- Trade Waste

NWH Group

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

Today
Be an early applicant

Generate a tailored resume in minutes

Land an interview and earn more. Learn more

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Glasgow is seeking a Class 2 HGV Trade Waste Driver to join their team. The role involves driving a trade waste vehicle, collecting commercial waste, and ensuring that safety regulations are followed. Candidates must have a valid Class 2 HGV license and demonstrate a commitment to high standards. The position offers weekly pay, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Ongoing training
Uniform and PPE provided
Employee Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

  • Must possess a full, valid Class 2 HGV licence.
  • No more than 6 points on the licence.
  • Previous experience in waste/recycling is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Drive a trade waste vehicle on scheduled routes.
  • Collect commercial waste bins safely and efficiently.
  • Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects.

Skills

Commitment to high standards
Driving skills
Health & safety compliance

Education

Valid CPC and Digital Tacho Card

Tools

Class 2 (Category C) HGV
Job description

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

Rate of Pay: £14.55 per hour

Overtime Rate of Pay: £21.83 per hour

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?

As a Class 2 HGV Trade Waste Driver, you will play a key role in our operations by:

Driving a trade waste vehicle on scheduled collection routes

Collecting commercial waste bins safely and efficiently

Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects promptly

Keeping accurate records of collections and vehicle use

Following all health & safety procedures and road safety regulations

What Are We Looking For?

A full, valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV 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 Careers@NWHGroup.co.uk

#HGV

Apply for this role

Full name*

Email address*

Telephone number*

Location*

Your preferred vehicle type?

Type of license held

Number of years held

Do you have any driving convictions

If ‘Yes’ please use this box to outline your convictions, please include conviction code and date.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.