HGV Class 2 Trade Waste/FEL Driver

WSR Recycling; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in waste management solutions in Manchester is seeking an experienced FEL Trade Waste Driver. This role involves operating vehicles for the collection of commercial and industrial waste, ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will hold a valid UK Class 2 licence and have strong customer service skills. A commitment to safety and environmental best practices is crucial. The company offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression within this vital sector.

Benefits

Hourly rate: £14.47/hour

Overtime pay after 40 hours

Bonus per bin collected

Full PPE and uniform provided

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 2 licence (Category C) and Driver CPC required.
• Digital tachograph card is essential.
• Physical fitness for manual handling tasks necessary.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate FEL vehicles for waste collection.
• Plan efficient routes to enhance productivity.
• Maintain accurate digital records for waste documentation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.

Skills

Excellent customer-facing skills

Ability to work independently

Route knowledge of the Manchester area

Physical fitness

Education

Valid UK Class 2 Licence

Current Driver CPC

Digital tachograph card

Job description

Panda is a leading waste management solutions provider based in Manchester (M17 1DW). We specialise in sustainable resource recovery and circular economy practices. We’re currently seeking an experienced FEL Trade Waste Driver to join our Leeds team and play a vital role in our environmental services operations.

The Role

Operating from our Manchester depot with a typical start time between 3am–4am, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient collection and transportation of commercial and industrial waste using our modern fleet of vehicles. This position offers consistent Monday–Friday working hours, with occasional weekend shifts, ensuring excellent work-life balance while contributing to essential environmental services.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate FEL vehicles for waste collection and transportation services.
• Execute efficient route planning to maximise productivity and minimise environmental impact.
• Deliver exceptional customer service at collection points, ensuring sites are left tidy and bins properly positioned.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects in line with DVSA requirements.
• Maintain accurate digital records via tablet technology for waste transfer documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with waste duty of care regulations and environmental legislation.
• Adhere to Working Time Directive and drivers’ hours regulations.

Essential Requirements

• Valid UK Class 2 (Category C) licence with current Driver CPC.
• Digital tachograph card.
• Excellent customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst maintaining communication with transport planning.
• Physical fitness to handle manual handling aspects of the role.

What We Offer

• Hourly rate: £14.47/hour (overtime after 40 hours: £18.09/hour)
• £1 paid break per shift.
• 8p bonus per bin collected (subject to operational targets).
• Regular, predictable hours with opportunity for weekend overtime.
• Full PPE and uniform provided.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing environmental services group.
• Modern, well-maintained fleet with latest safety features.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a safety-conscious professional driver who takes pride in vehicle presentation and customer service. With strong route knowledge of the Manchester area and a commitment to environmental best practice, you’ll thrive in a role that combines independence with team support.

Ready to drive your career forward with an industry leader?

Join Panda and be part of our mission to create a cleaner, more sustainable future.

About You

About Us

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……….

Pandaaims 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. (DE&I Policy Statement)