HGV Class 1 Bulk Waste Driver (nights out)

Beauparc; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night out allowance

Premium overtime

Modern fleet

Pension and Death in Service

Guaranteed hours

Uniform and PPE

Job summary

Panda is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our Quarrington depot. You will operate from a regional depot, ensuring safe transport of waste and recycling with a focus on safety and service excellence.

We offer guaranteed hours, night-out allowance of £25 per overnight stay, and premium overtime pay of £21.75 per hour after 40 hours. Company pension and death in service are provided from day one.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (CE) licence, up-to-date Driver CPC and a Digi Tacho card.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 articulated vehicles to transport regional waste and recycling.
• Complete daily walk-around checks, report defects, and maintain tachograph records under EU/UK rules.
• Adhere to transport laws, road regulations, and site safety protocols.

Skills

HGV CE Licence

Driver CPC

Digi-Tacho

Job description

About the Role

Location: Quarrington Depot (NG34 8NX)

Position: Permanent, Full-Time (Guaranteed Hours)

Earnings: £14.50/hr basic | £21.75/hr Overtime

Night Out Allowance: £25 per night

OTE: £57,980

What You’ll Get (The Package)

We offer excellent earning potential with a supportive employer that values its drivers:

• Guaranteed Hours: Stable income with fixed start times.
• Night Out Allowance: £25 allowance per overnight stay.
• Premium Overtime: Paid at £21.75/hr (1.5x basic after 40 hours).
• Modern Fleet: Well-maintained equipment and vehicles.
• Financial Security: Company pension scheme and Death in Service benefit from day one.
• Job Stability: Consistent, year-round work in an essential industry.

About the Role

At Panda, we deliver waste and recycling transport services supporting local communities. We are seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our Quarrington team. Operating from our regional depot, this role is for a logistics professional focused on safety and service excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Vehicle Operation: Safely operate Class 1 articulated vehicles to transport regional waste and recycling.
• Compliance: Complete daily walk-around checks, report defects, and maintain digital tachograph records under EU regulations.
• Safety First: Strictly adhere to transport laws, road regulations, and site safety protocols.
• Customer Service: Act as a professional company ambassador at all collection and delivery points.

What We’re Looking For

• Requirements: Valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category CE) licence, up-to-date Driver CPC, and a Digi Tacho card.
• Experience: Proven Class 1 driving experience (waste, walking floor, or bulk transport experience is highly advantageous).
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of UK driver compliance, WTD regulations, and defect reporting.
• Attitude: Reliable, self-motivated, with excellent communication skills.

Why Join Panda?

Join a high-performing operation with a supportive team culture. We provide full corporate uniform, premium PPE, and continuous professional development for a rewarding, long-term career.

About Us

We are Panda. We value waste.

We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results—knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE&I Policy Statement)