HGV Driver (Class 1/2) – Remote/Huddersfield, Overtime

Imperial Recruitment Group; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid

Overnight allowance

No weekends or bank holidays

Sleeper cab provided

Weekly expenses float

Pension scheme

Training and development

Volunteer day

Annual awards

Company social events

Job summary

Imperial Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced HGV driver based in Huddersfield with remote options. The role involves safe waste collection and delivery, on-site customer interaction, and using handheld devices to log job data.

You will hold a Class 1 or 2 HGV licence with CPC, and be prepared for overnight stays. The position features competitive hourly pay, overtime, and various allowances, with full-time permanent conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Valid Driver CPC and a good working knowledge of drivers’ hours and tachograph rules
• Proven HGV driving experience, ideally in waste, recycling, skip or bulk haulage
• ADR and Moffett qualifications are desirable
• Friendly and professional, with a strong customer service focus
• Comfortable using a handheld device or app
• Reliable, self-motivated and flexible, including overnight stays

Responsibilities

• Comply fully with Driver CPC, drivers’ hours, tachograph and working time rules, and report any potential infringement to the Transport Manager straight away
• Carry out daily walk-round checks, report defects promptly and make sure loads are correctly secured and documented
• Give excellent customer service and stay professional and courteous with customers, suppliers and the public
• Complete collections and deliveries on time with a positive, can-do attitude, and flag issues to the transport team early
• Spot sales opportunities on customer sites, such as extra waste streams or collections, and pass them to the commercial team
• Use the handheld device to record notes, photos, proof of collection and delivery, and vehicle data in real time
• Wear the correct uniform and PPE, and look after company vehicles and equipment
• Follow all health and safety policies, risk assessments and safe operating procedures
• Keep your licence and qualifications up to date (Driver CPC, ADR, Moffett where required)

Job description

Imperial Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced HGV driver based in Huddersfield with remote options. The role involves safe waste collection and delivery, on-site customer interaction, and using handheld devices to log job data.

You will hold a Class 1 or 2 HGV licence with CPC, and be prepared for overnight stays. The position features competitive hourly pay, overtime, and various allowances, with full-time permanent conditions.