HGV Class 2 Skip Driver

Panda; Kniveton CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company based in the UK is seeking an experienced HGV Skip Driver. You will operate Class 2 vehicles for transporting waste, ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a valid HGV Class 2 licence, experience in waste management, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive pay rate of £16 per hour, weekly bonuses, and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Benefits

£25 attendance bonus

£25 walk-around check bonus

Full PPE and uniform provided

Opportunities for ongoing training

Modern fleet with advanced safety features

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 2 licence and current Driver CPC are essential.
• Experience driving HGVs, especially in waste management, is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an HGV Class 2 Skip vehicle for waste collection and delivery.
• Plan efficient routes to maximise productivity and reduce environmental impact.
• Perform daily safety checks on the vehicle and report any defects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused attitude

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance

Physically fit for manual handling

Safety-conscious

Education

Valid UK HGV Class 2 licence

Current Driver CPC

Digital tachograph card

Job description

Panda is a trusted provider of waste transportation and management solutions based at our depot in Ashbourne. We are committed to sustainable waste management practices and supporting the circular economy. We are now seeking a skilled HGV Skip Driver to join our team and contribute to our environmental and operational goals.

The Role

Based at our depot (DE6 1JF), you will operate HGV Class 2 vehicles to safely and efficiently transport waste materials to / from our facility, with a 7 am start. Your work is essential to maintaining our operational efficiency, environmental standards, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate an HGV Class 2 Skip vehicle for waste collection and delivery.
• Plan efficient routes to maximise productivity and reduce environmental impact.
• Perform daily safety checks on your vehicle and report any defects immediately.
• Provide friendly customer service, ensuring sites are left tidy and queries are resolved.

Work Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (7 am start).

Essential Requirements

• Valid UK HGV Class 2 licence + current Driver CPC.
• Digital tachograph card.
• Experience driving HGVs (waste management experience preferred).
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and customer‑focused attitude.
• Physically fit for manual handling and wearing PPE.
• Committed to safety, sustainability, and teamwork.

What We Offer

• Pay Rate : £16 per hour.
• Weekly Bonuses : £25 attendance bonus (for perfect weekly attendance).
• £25 walk‑around check bonus (for completing daily vehicle inspections to standard).
• Full PPE and uniform provided.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
• Modern, well‑maintained fleet with advanced safety features.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a dedicated, safety‑conscious driver with a proactive approach to customer service and environmental responsibility. You thrive in a role that balances independence with teamwork and are committed to maintaining high standards of vehicle presentation and compliance.

Ready to drive sustainability with Panda Waste?

Apply now to create a cleaner, greener future.

About The Company

Join us on the journey…..

Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.

Whilst Panda is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre. As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We constantly push the boundaries of innovation. What’s good today can be better tomorrow.

Panda is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business.

Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes.

Take the first step today and join us on the journey……….

Panda aims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside.

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