HGV Class 1 Driver

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company seeks a full-time HGV Class 1 Driver to operate vehicles for Bio Recycling services across locations in South East and North London. You will ensure efficient operations while complying with transport regulations. The ideal candidate will have a valid Class 1 HGV licence, a full driver CPC, and knowledge of Transport Law. Enjoy a rewarding career making a difference in customers' lives whilst receiving excellent training and benefits.

Benefits

Full training

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have a full driver CPC and valid Driver Tachograph card.
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of the Road Traffic Act.
• Hold no more than 6 penalty points on the licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vehicles for Bio Recycling service.
• Enter delivery details to the cake logging system.
• Work collaboratively with other Thames Water employees.

Skills

Experience as a Class 1 HGV Driver

Knowledge of Transport Law

Knowledge of Drivers' Hours rules

Ability to operate front-end Loader

Job description

Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London - SE2 9AQ, Deephams - Enfield, North London - N9 0BA

Job title HGV Class 1 Driver Ref 42191 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London - SE2 9AQ, Deephams - Enfield, North London - N9 0BA Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38.5 hours per week Salary £37,337 per annum Job grade A Closing date 02/01/2026

As an HGV Driver, you will be required to drive and operate vehicles and plants to the greatest profitability and efficiency to deliver the Bio Recycling service within Thames Water sites and to external locations. To enter deliveries to the cake logging system as appropriate.

Within this role, you will be safely operating vehicles associated with Bio Recycling services at Thames Water sites and external locations, working collaboratively with other Thames Water employees across our sites to aid the efficient delivery of Bio Recycling’s activities.

• 38.5 hours per week, working a rotating shift pattern.
• This position is based in the Crossness STW (East London) or Deephams STW (North London)
• Full training and an excellent wider benefits package.

What should you bring to the role?

The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are:

• Experience as a Class 1 HGV Driver is essential for deliveries and plant movements.
• A front-end Loader licence holder would be beneficial.
• Experience in tipping lorries will be beneficial.
• Experience delivering to farms or agricultural sites is desirable.
• No more than 6 penalty points and no DR or IN convictions on your licence.
• A full driver CPC and a valid Driver Tachograph card.
• Demonstrate a clear knowledge of Transport Law and the Road Traffic Act.
• Have a working knowledge of Drivers' Hours rules and Working Time regulations.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support .

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.