HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Driver

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime arrangement

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers for a permanent, full-time role based in Shaftesbury, Dorset. The position combines driving duties with operational support, including tanker operations and environmental service tasks.

You will work Monday to Friday with a 48-hour week and overtime paid at 1.5x rate. The role requires ADR qualification, Driver CPC, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience driving HGV Class 1 and/or Class 2 vehicles.
• Valid HGV Licence (Class 1 and/or Class 2).
• Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operate vacuum tanker vehicles across customer sites.
• Complete scheduled collections and deliveries and manage routes to meet deadlines.
• Comply with transport legislation, ADR requirements and drivers’ hours regulations.

Skills

HGV driving

Customer service

Time management

Tools

Tachograph device

Vacuum tanker equipment

Job description

Job Role: HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Driver

ADR Qualified | Tanker Operations | Environmental Services

Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset

Salary: £17.64 per hour

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday

Flexible working pattern based around a 48-hour week

Overtime: Paid at 1.5x hourly rate

Role Overview:

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Driver looking for a role that offers more than simply driving from A to B? We are recruiting reliable and professional HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Drivers to join a growing environmental services operation based in Shaftesbury. As an HGV Driver, you will play a vital role in supporting environmental and industrial operations across the region, collecting and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous waste whilst operating specialist vacuum tanker equipment. This is a hands-on role combining driving responsibilities with operational support, offering excellent variety, long-term stability and genuine career progression opportunities. The successful HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Driver will be safety-focused, customer-oriented and comfortable working within a regulated environment where compliance, professionalism and teamwork are key.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly rate of £17.64 per hour
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Flexitime arrangement
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to diversify your skills beyond traditional driving roles
• Career progression within a growing environmental services business
• Stable, long-term employment with an expanding operation

Key Responsibilities:

HGV Driving & Tanker Operations

• Operate HGV Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles safely and efficiently
• Operate vacuum tanker vehicles across customer sites
• Complete scheduled collections and deliveries
• Manage routes effectively to meet service requirements and deadlines
• Comply with all transport legislation, ADR requirements and drivers’ hours regulations
• Ensure safe transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials

Vehicle & Equipment Responsibilities

• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and compliance checks
• Complete defect reporting and maintenance documentation
• Ensure vehicles are maintained to a high operational standard
• Keep vehicles clean, presentable and roadworthy
• Maintain accurate transport and operational records

Operational & Site Support

• Support operational teams during loading and unloading activities
• Assist with environmental and industrial service operations when required
• Work closely with site teams to ensure efficient service delivery
• Participate in waste management and environmental service activities

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all company health, safety and environmental procedures
• Handle hazardous and non-hazardous waste safely and responsibly
• Work in accordance with ADR and environmental regulations
• Report defects, incidents, hazards and near misses
• Promote a positive safety culture at all times

Customer Service

• Provide a professional service to customers and site personnel
• Build positive working relationships with clients
• Act as a positive ambassador for the business
• Resolve day-to-day operational issues professionally and effectively

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 12 months' experience driving HGV Class 1 and/or Class 2 vehicles
• Valid HGV Licence (Class 1 and/or Class 2)
• Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• ADR Licence
• Experience operating tanker or vacuum tanker vehicles
• Strong understanding of transport compliance and driver regulations
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage workload
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual duties where required
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience within:
  • Environmental Services
  • Waste Management
  • Industrial Services
  • Utilities
  • Drainage Operations
• Experience handling hazardous waste streams
• Knowledge of vacuum tanker or drainage operations
• Experience within time-critical operational environments

Additional Information:

• Based from the Shaftesbury depot with regional travel to customer sites
• Flexitime working arrangement
• 48-hour working week plus overtime opportunities
• Role combines driving duties with operational support activities
• Ongoing training and development available