HGV Driver (C+E)

FCC Environment; Hereford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Training & progression

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing platform access

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking an HGV Driver (C+E) Spare Driver to support waste transportation across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. This is a full-time role at 46.50 hours weekly, working Wednesday to Sunday, with duties including safe operation of hook lift vehicles, daily vehicle checks, and accurate driver records.

Join a team committed to safety and high service standards, with 28 days’ annual leave, on-the-job training and progression opportunities, a refer-a-friend scheme, flexible

Qualifications

• A valid C+E driving licence (clean licence preferred).
• Experience as an HGV driver (hook lift experience desirable, but training can be provided).
• Knowledge of the local area (advantageous).
• A flexible, reliable, and safety-conscious approach.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work well in a team.
• A commitment to health and safety in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Driving HGV hook lift vehicles to service FCC sites and third-party waste facilities.
• Carrying out daily vehicle inspections, safety checks, and defect reporting.
• Ensuring loads are secured safely and in line with company procedures.
• Complying with transport legislation and maintaining accurate driver records.
• Wearing issued PPE/uniform and always maintaining high safety standards.
• Providing a polite and professional service to colleagues, customers, and the public.
• Supporting additional operational duties as required.

Skills

C+E driving licence

HGV experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further...

HGV Driver (C+E) - Spare Driver

Hours: Full-time, 46.50 hours per week

Location: Herefordshire

As an HGV Driver (C+E), you will operate hook lift vehicles to transport waste between our sites across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. You will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of our waste management operations and provide excellent service in line with safety, environmental, and operational standards.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday.

Our promise to you

• The equivalent of 28 days’ annual leave
• On-the-job training and progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle-to-work scheme, and holiday purchase (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Driving HGV hook lift vehicles to service FCC sites and third-party waste facilities
• Carrying out daily vehicle inspections, safety checks, and defect reporting
• Ensuring loads are secured safely and in line with company procedures
• Complying with transport legislation and maintaining accurate driver records
• Wearing issued PPE/uniform and always maintaining high safety standards
• Providing a polite and professional service to colleagues, customers, and the public
• Supporting additional operational duties as required

What are we looking for?

• A valid C+E driving licence (clean licence preferred)
• Experience as an HGV driver (hook lift experience desirable, but training can be provided)
• Knowledge of the local area (advantageous)
• A flexible, reliable, and safety-conscious approach
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work well in a team
• A commitment to health and safety in all aspects of work

About us

Severn Waste Services is the public face of municipal waste management in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. We are proud to be part of FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise waste sent to landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate numerous facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales, employing around 4,200 dedicated people. The UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been more critical. We need innovative individuals who are up for the challenge of tackling climate change. We need people with fresh ideas. We need you. Together, we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.