HGV Class 2 Driver – Textiles Division

Ward Recycling; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ward Recycling as a Class 2 Driver in their Textiles sub-division, where you'll contribute to reducing landfill waste. This role involves driving across the UK, collecting textile donations, and supporting sustainable reuse efforts, with a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Continuous training and development opportunities

Company pension and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free flu jabs

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Access to Re-WARD Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Driving a modern Class 2 vehicle across the UK.
• Manually handling textile donations.
• Working effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collecting clothing and textile donations.
• Completing daily vehicle checks and paperwork.
• Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and safe operation.

Skills

Physical fitness

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Communication

Education

LGV Cat C Licence

Current DCPC Card

Digital tachograph card

Job description

Location:Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Hours:Approx. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (plus regular overtime opportunities)

Join our growingTextiles sub-divisionat Ward Recycling – an area of the business dedicated to collecting, processing and redistributingquality second-hand clothingandtextile donations. This is not just a driving job – it’s an opportunity to be part of a movement that reduces landfill waste and maximises the life of valuable resources.

As aClass 2 Driverin ourWardRobeteam, you’ll travel across the country with a dedicatedDrivers Mate, emptying textile donation banks and returning to base to offload your collections for quality sorting and redistribution. The items you collect help support charities, communities, and sustainable second-hand markets.

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving a modern, well-maintained Class 2 vehicle across various UK locations
• Working as a two-person team (Driver & Mate) to collect clothing and textile donations from designated sites
• Manually handling and shifting bundles of textiles – physical fitness is essential
• Assisting in unloading materials at our warehouse for processing and redistribution
• Playing a key role in reducing landfill waste and supporting the second-hand reuse market
• Following your daily schedule and communicating with your planner
• Liaising professionally with site contacts and members of the public
• Completing daily vehicle checks, paperwork, and reporting any defects
• Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and ensuring safe operation at all times

What you’ll need:

• LGV Cat C Licence (Class 2)
• Current DCPC Card and digital tachograph card
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• A can-do attitude and willingness to work as part of a small, friendly team
• Physical fitness due to the manual handling involved
• A commitment to safe, efficient, and courteous driving

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to join agrowing and purpose-driven divisionwithin a well-established company
• A brand-newWardRobe warehouse facilitylaunching soon
• Work with vehicles that areless than 5 years old, part of ourFORS Gold-accredited fleet
• Access to plenty ofregular overtime, including the chance to support the wider Ward fleet when needed
• Be part of asmall, friendly teamwith a shared environmental mission
• Access to ourRe-WARD Benefits Platform
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Company pension and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free flu jabs and Cycle to Work Scheme

About Us:

Ward Recycling is a fourth-generation family business with over 400 employees and a turnover exceeding £350 million. As a market leader in waste management and recycling, we are proud to lead the way in sustainable resource recovery. TheWardRobe textiles projectis just one of the ways we are creating positive change – helping people and the planet, one bundle at a time.

Want to make a difference while developing your driving career? Join the WardRobe team today.

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