HGV Driver/Loader (Trade Waste)

ENVECO; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Company events

Free Parking

Job summary

ENVECO are seeking a reliable Driver/Loader to join the trade waste team in Blackpool. You will drive HGV and assist with waste collections across designated routes.

Role includes vehicle safety, documentation and daily reporting. Applicants should hold a full UK HGV licence, CPC within 6 months, and have experience with multi-drop collections.

The position is permanent, 39 hours per week, with a salary of £30,971 per annum and benefits including free parking.

Qualifications

• Full UK HGV licence.
• Driver CPC within 6 months.
• Knowledge of road use regulations for driving activities.
• Experience driving vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
• Experience driving HGVs over 7.5 tonnes.
• Ability to deal with customers professionally.
• Ability to lift and carry and walk considerable distances.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV and other vehicles including trailers as required; carry out associated duties.
• Complete documentation and comply with transport regulations.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and keep cab clean.
• Maintain regular contact with administration for instructions and completion.
• Complete daily/weekly time sheets and records.
• Assist in waste collection including various waste types; maintain street cleanliness.

Skills

HGV licence (UK)

Driver CPC

Road regulations knowledge

Experience >3.5t

Multi-drop experience

Customer interaction

Physical fitness

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 39 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Salary: £30,971 per annum

Closing Date: 11th November 2026 12.00 Noon

ENVECO are looking for a suitable and reliable person to join our trade waste team as an HGV Driver.

About the role

We are looking for a suitable and reliable person to join our team as a Driver/Loader. You will be working as part of the collections team and collecting waste and recycling from various locations within and around Blackpool.

Driving of HGV and all other vehicles or heavy plant and machinery, including specialist equipment or trailers. To include-: Refuse Collection Vehicles, Mechanical Excavators, Tele Handler, JCB Loading Shovels, Gritters, Hook Loader skip vehicles, tractors, mowing machines, vans, tipping vehicles and quad bikes

• The use of trailers and other towed equipment
• Completion of all relevant documentation associated with driving duties and compliance with transport regulations
• Carry out all vehicle and ancillary equipment safety including basic maintenance topping up of fluids etc
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle cab and external appearance, as required, using a hosepipe and power washers
• Maintain regular communication with administration office/supervisors, as required, for further instruction of confirmation of work completed
• Completion of daily and weekly documents, time sheets, and work completion records

Operatives Duties

• Assist in the collection of waste including wheeled bin receptacles, contained waste, loose waste, fly-tipped waste, dead animals, spillages of any type, hazardous waste such as used syringes, dog fouling, excrement, all other forms of highway or tideline debris
• To clear up any wind-blown waste once presented and waste dropped during the collection process or waste deposited at collection points during the working day and any other litter.
• Use of small hand-held tools and mowers to carry basic other maintenance, weed treatment, painting, pressure washing, pothole repairs, manual gully emptying, etc
• General duties including street cleansing, refuse collection, grounds maintenance, parks, grass verge, and green open space maintenance using non-mechanical equipment meaning rakes, spades, hoes, brush, shovel, litter pickers, and hoops, to remove litter and detritus (silt), weeds, dog fouling, beach, and tidal litter etc.
• Delivery of waste receptacles, information leaflets, letters, and other forms of service communication
• Ensure that duties are carried out by established safe working practices following guidance on risk assessments provided
• Contribute to the services ‘Eyes and Ears’ approach to environmental impacts such as litter, dog fouling, fly posting, fly-tipping, and other environmental impacts that impact keeping Blackpool safe and tidy
• Act as an ambassador for the service

About the rewards

• Employee discounts with various partners
• Company events
• Free Parking

About you

• Full UK Heavy Goods Vehicle License
• Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) within 6 months
• Considerable knowledge of road use regulations for driving activities
• Considerable experience of driving vehicles over 3.5 tonne
• Experience of HGV driving over 7.5 tonne
• Ability to deal with customers in a polite and friendly manner
• Ability to lift and carry on a frequent and repetitive basis and walk considerable distances
• Good communication skills
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to undertake duties in a physical role
• Experience in multi drop collections and deliveries
• Experience in being able to carry out physical tasks related e.g. Emptying litter bins, removal of accumulated refuse and litter, removal of bulky waste, and clearance of storm debris