Class 2 LGV Driver

Grundon Waste Management Ltd; Redhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Great benefits

Job summary

Grundon Waste Management Ltd is seeking a dedicated driver to join the Transport team at our Gatwick depot. The role focuses on operating hazardous clinical waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently, with full training provided where needed.

You will hold an LGV Class 2 licence, DQC, tachograph card, and have experience with waste collection vehicles. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday mornings, offering a competitive salary and a discretionary bonus

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

LGV Class 2 licence

DQC

tachograph card

Job description

Salary: Annual salary of £41,516.28+ driver bonus scheme + fully-funded continued CPC held on a working day
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: 44.75 hours per week (average) - normally Mon-Fri, 6am-3.15pm, plus alternate Sat mornings, 6am-10.30am

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 at our Gatwick depot.

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.
• A discretionary bonus scheme
• 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 operating waste collection vehicles is essential. Experience with roll-on/roll-off vehicles, skip loaders, and front-end loaders would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided for suitable candidates.
• Willingness to learn with the ability to apply new skills effectively.
• Positive, proactive attitude with strong interpersonal and professional skills.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service in all aspects of work.
• 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 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.