HGV Driver - Class 2 Trade Waste

NWH Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management firm in Scotland is seeking a Class 2 HGV Trade Waste Driver to manage scheduled waste collection routes. The role includes operating trade waste vehicles, collecting bins, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a valid Class 2 HGV licence and a positive attitude. Attractive benefits include weekly pay, ongoing training, and support for career growth.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• A full, valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tacho Card.
• A great attitude and commitment to performing the job to the highest standard.
• Previous waste/recycling driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Driving a trade waste vehicle on scheduled collection routes.
• Collecting commercial waste bins safely and efficiently.
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects promptly.
• Keeping accurate records of collections and vehicle use.
• Following all health & safety procedures and road safety regulations.

Skills

Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence

Valid CPC

Digital Tacho Card

Attitude and commitment

Driving experience

Job description

Overview

Hours: 40-50 hours per week with overtime options available

Rate of Pay: £14.55 per hour

Overtime Rate of Pay: £21.83 per hour

Who Are We?

The NWH Group is one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management businesses with a mission to change our industry for the benefit of the planet. As a progressive, second-generation family business, we provide waste management services to the industrial, commercial, and construction industries. Our team of over 350 employees operates across ten sites in Scotland and North East England.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Class 2 HGV Trade Waste Driver, you will play a key role in our operations by:

• Driving a trade waste vehicle on scheduled collection routes
• Collecting commercial waste bins safely and efficiently
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects promptly
• Keeping accurate records of collections and vehicle use
• Following all health & safety procedures and road safety regulations

What Are We Looking For?

• A full, valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence.
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• Valid CPC and Digital Tacho Card.
• A great attitude and commitment to performing the job to the highest standard.
• Previous waste/recycling driving experience is preferred, but not essential - we provide comprehensive training.

What’s In It For You?

• Weekly pay with a competitive salary.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Employee Benefit Scheme
• Be part of a company committed to sustainability, safety, and employee support.

Come as You Are

The NWH Group is an equal opportunities employer. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. All employees are covered by this policy, and it applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, training, deployment, career development, and promotion. These areas are monitored, and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination, intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent exists.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your application by emailing [e-mail]

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