HGV Class 2 Waste Driver — Early Start, Overtime

Beauparc; Widnes; On-site; GBP 41,460,000 - 51,836,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Performance bonus

Training & progression

PPE provided

Modern fleet

Job summary

Panda, a leading waste management company based in Widnes, is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our Bromborough team and support our environmental services operations. You will operate from our Widnes depot, collecting and transporting commercial/industrial waste with a modern fleet.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, starting around 3–4 am, with a paid break and overtime on weekends. The role offers a stable 40-hour week, with progression and full PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 2 licence + Driver CPC.
• Digital tachograph card.
• Experience in waste sector operations (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of waste hierarchy and environmental compliance.
• Customer-focused communication skills.
• Physical fitness for manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV Class 2 vehicles for waste collections.
• Plan efficient routes to maximise productivity and minimise environmental impact.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring sites are tidy and bins correctly positioned.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Adhere to waste duty of care regulations, drivers’ hours, and health/safety standards.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Waste sector experience

Waste hierarchy knowledge

Customer service

Physical fitness

Job description

Panda, a leading waste management company based in Widnes, is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our Bromborough team and support our environmental services operations. You will operate from our Widnes depot, collecting and transporting commercial/industrial waste with a modern fleet.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, starting around 3–4 am, with a paid break and overtime on weekends. The role offers a stable 40-hour week, with progression and full PPE provided.