HGV Class 2 Driver

J Dickinson and Sons Ltd; Blackrod; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan

Group Life Insurance

Contributory pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Employee Rewards & Benefits Scheme

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Free skip for employees each year

Full PPE and uniforms supplied

Job summary

J Dickinson & Sons Ltd invites applications for experienced Class 2 drivers. The role requires safe operation of company vehicles, collecting and delivering skips across local areas, and performing pre-use checks.

You will communicate professionally with customers and site staff, represent the company, and follow the daily schedule to meet objectives. The package includes a starting salary of £35,490 per year, 48.75 hours per week, alternate Saturday shifts with pay, and full training with

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 driving licence.
• Proven working experience as a HGV driver with a clean driving record.
• Able to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced operation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual with good attendance.
• Waste industry experience is advantageous; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles in a safe and professional manner.
• Collect and deliver skips and containers across local areas.
• Complete pre-use checks on the vehicle and report issues.
• Liaise and communicate with customers, public, and site functions.
• Represent the company in a professional manner.
• Complete the daily work schedule in line with customer and company objectives.

Skills

Class 2 licence

HGV driving experience

Independent / proactive

Waste industry experience (advantage)

Communication skills

Reliability & punctuality

Job description

We are looking for experienced and proactive Class 2 drivers to expand our team of dedicated staff!

The role

• to drive our company vehicles in a safe and professional manner
• to collect and deliver various sizes of skips and containers across our local areas
• to complete documented pre-use checks on the vehicle and report any issues identified
• to liaise and communicate effectively with customers, members of the public and various site functions
• to represent the company in an appropriate and professional manner
• to complete the daily work schedule in line with the customer and company objectives

What You Need

• valid Class 2 category driving licence
• proven working experience as a HGV driver, with a good driving record and no traffic violations
• able to work proactively, independently and on own initiative in a fast‑paced, high‑volume operation
• previous experience working as a HGV driver in the waste industry would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided if you do not have this
• good written and verbal communication skills
• reliability, punctuality and good levels of attendance are a must

The package

• Basic from £35,490 per annum, increasing after probation
• 48.75 hours per week, Mon to Fri 6.30am-5.15pm
• Alternate Saturdays 7am-12.30pm, paid extra
• Full training on our vehicles provided, with incremental pay increases offered on completion of each element of training
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising with service
• Health Care Cash Plan, including physiotherapy, dental and optical
• Group Life Insurance cover
• Contributory pension scheme, with matched contribution increases
• Employee Rewards & Benefits Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Programme
• Free skip offered to employees each year
• Full PPE and uniform supplied
• Lots of fantastic company events and perks

Why J. Dickinson & Sons?

J. Dickinson & Sons was established in 1939, and we are proud to continue to serve the community as a family‑owned and run business today. At the heart of our business is the desire to provide a professional and accessible service whilst working to dispose of waste in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. We are a fast‑paced and entrepreneurial organisation, not afraid to try new things and do things differently, and as such we are growing fast and performing well in the industry. Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Horwich include our £4.5 million waste processing plant, which allows us to process and separate even more recyclable waste. As a result, we are always looking to expand our team of dedicated staff.

Our values

J. Dickinson & Sons welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone.