HGV Class 1 Bulker Driver

Global Ardour Recycling Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Ardour Recycling is seeking a Class 1 Bulker Driver to join the Transport team at our Preston site. This full-time, permanent role involves driving a class 1 vehicle, completing daily checks, and ensuring professional customer service to clients.

The position requires night outs up to four nights per week, a smart, professional appearance, and compliance with tachographs and driving regulations. We value safety, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Experience driving Class 1 Artic Bulker.
• Knowledge of Driver’s hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Smart and professional appearance.
• Ability to work both in a team and alone.
• Driver CPC资格要求（Driver CPC）

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a Class 1 Bulker.
• Complete daily vehicle check sheets and defect reports.
• Use tachographs (digital and analogue).
• Provide professional customer service (phone/face-to-face).
• Adhere to driving laws and health & safety requirements.
• Maintain tidiness and cleanliness.
• Undertake nights out up to four nights per week.
• Perform other duties as directed by transport team.

Skills

Class 1 Artic Bulker

Driver CPC

Hours & HGV regulations

Team player / independent

Smart appearance

Job description

PR2 5BX, England PR2 5BX, United Kingdom

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 25 Aug 2026

Description

Role : Class 1 Bulker Driver

Hours: 48 hours per week, Mon - Fri

Location : Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5BX

Salary: Potential to earn from £38,338 per annum

The Business:

Global Ardour Recycling is a family-run business driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, integrity, innovation, and community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, regardless of their background.

We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Onward Lives Charity, which reflects our values and passion for making a meaningful impact. This collaboration goes beyond financial support; it shapes how we operate daily, from reducing food waste to improving employability opportunities and supporting reintegration into society.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Class 1 Bulker Driver to join our Transport department based out of our site in Preston.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving and operating a Class 1 vehicle.
• Complete daily vehicle check sheets and defect reports as directed by the transport team.
• Use of tachographs, digital and analogue.
• Customer focussed with a professional approach to the job
• Adhere all relevant driving laws and regulations.
• Always provide good customer service (via telephone or face to face).
• Adhere all health and safety requirements as directed.
• Always maintain tidiness and cleanliness as directed.
• Undertaking nights out up to four nights per week, as required by the Company.
• Any other duties as directed by the transport team.

Requirements:

• Experience of driving and using a Class 1 Artic Bulker
• Knowledge of Driver’s hours and working time directive’s regulations.
• Smart and professional appearance.
• The ability to work both as part of the team and by yourself.
• Driver CPC

Please note all roles are subject to pre and post employment drug testing.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Company Overview

Leading the way in Metal Recycling. We are Global Ardour Recycling, helping our customers reduce, reuse, and recycle.