HGV driver Nottingham

Enva; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn up to £45k

Sign-on bonus

Guaranteed hours

Permanent role

Annual leave 21 days

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Referral bonus

Employee Assistance

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Enva in Colwick, Nottingham, is seeking a Class 2 HGV Driver to join as a permanent, full-time team member.

You will deliver, collect and exchange skips and containers across varied sites, keeping safety at the forefront and representing Enva with professionalism.

Guaranteed 45-hour weeks, strong earning potential and clear path to a long-term career in a purpose-led company.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with entitlement to drive Class 2 HGV.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous HGV driving experience is desirable, especially in waste, recycling, construction, skips, roll-on-roll-off or multi-drop environments.
• Strong safety awareness with the ability to follow procedures, assess risk and make sensible decisions on customer sites and public roads.
• Good working knowledge of driver hours, tachograph rules, vehicle checks and road transport compliance.
• Confident customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally and positively.
• Practical problem-solving ability when dealing with access restrictions, site conditions, load issues or changes to daily routes.
• Good attention to detail when completing tickets, handheld device updates, waste transfer notes and other required paperwork.
• A reliable, flexible and team-focused approach, with pride in delivering a great service and representing Enva well.

Responsibilities

• Get out on the road each day delivering, collecting and exchanging skips, roll-on-roll-off containers and/or trade/FEL bins across varied customer sites.
• Put Safety First on every job by following safe working procedures, risk assessments, company policies and site instructions.
• Complete daily vehicle checks, keep your cab clean and safe, and report any defects, hazards, incidents or concerns promptly.
• Take Ownership of Duty of Care requirements by checking waste, completing documentation accurately, securing and sheeting loads, and transporting waste safely.
• Use handheld devices, tickets and paperwork accurately so customer records, job details and signatures are completed properly first time.
• Make sure skips placed on the road have the right permit, lights and cones in place.
• Provide a professional, helpful and friendly service to customers, acting as a positive ambassador for Enva on every visit.
• Use sound judgement when dealing with access issues, abnormal loads, site restrictions or customer concerns, escalating anything that cannot be resolved safely.
• Work closely with the transport team to keep routes moving, communicate clearly and support efficient, reliable service delivery.
• Take part in end-of-shift debriefs, sharing updates on safety, vehicle condition, route challenges and ideas for improvement.
• Bring Enva’s values to life by showing Teamwork, aiming for Excellence and acting with Integrity in every customer and colleague interaction.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Valid Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Previous HGV driving experience

Safety awareness

Customer service

Job description

HGV driver Nottingham

Department: Transport

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Colwick

Reporting To: Dan Skelton

Compensation: £40,000 - £45,000 / year

Description

Ready to take the wheel in a role with great earning potential, guaranteed hours and a business that genuinely values its drivers? Join Enva as a Class 2 HGV Driver and become part of a growing, purpose-led company helping customers recover, recycle and manage waste responsibly every day. Based from Colwick, Nottingham, you will be out on the road, keeping essential services moving and representing a business where Safety First, Teamwork, Ownership, Excellence and Integrity are more than words — they shape how we work.

This is a permanent, full-time driving role with guaranteed 45-hour weeks, strong earning potential and the opportunity to build a long-term career in a business that is growing, investing and making a real environmental impact. You will deliver, collect and exchange skips, roll-on-roll-off containers and/or trade/FEL bins across a range of customer settings, taking pride in doing the job safely, efficiently and professionally.

You will be one of the trusted faces of Enva — meeting customers, solving practical challenges and making sure every job is completed to the right standard. If you enjoy being active, working independently, being part of a strong team and taking pride in a job well done, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive operation where good drivers are recognised, respected and valued.

Key Responsibilities

Every shift is different, but the goal is always the same: complete routes safely, deliver excellent service and work as one team to keep customers moving. You will have the confidence to manage your vehicle, paperwork, customer contact and on-site decisions with care, professionalism and pride.

• Get out on the road each day delivering, collecting and exchanging skips, roll-on-roll-off containers and/or trade/FEL bins across varied customer sites.
• Put Safety First on every job by following safe working procedures, risk assessments, company policies and site instructions.
• Complete daily vehicle checks, keep your cab clean and safe, and report any defects, hazards, incidents or concerns promptly.
• Take Ownership of Duty of Care requirements by checking waste, completing documentation accurately, securing and sheeting loads, and transporting waste safely.
• Use handheld devices, tickets and paperwork accurately so customer records, job details and signatures are completed properly first time.
• Make sure skips placed on the road have the right permit, lights and cones in place.
• Provide a professional, helpful and friendly service to customers, acting as a positive ambassador for Enva on every visit.
• Use sound judgement when dealing with access issues, abnormal loads, site restrictions or customer concerns, escalating anything that cannot be resolved safely.
• Work closely with the transport team to keep routes moving, communicate clearly and support efficient, reliable service delivery.
• Take part in end-of-shift debriefs, sharing updates on safety, vehicle condition, route challenges and ideas for improvement.
• Bring Enva’s values to life by showing Teamwork, aiming for Excellence and acting with Integrity in every customer and colleague interaction.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You do not need to know everything on day one — we will support you with training, systems and local ways of working. What matters most is that you bring the right licence, a safety-first mindset, a professional attitude and the confidence to work well with customers, colleagues and the public.

• Full UK driving licence with the correct entitlement to drive Class 2 HGV vehicles.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous HGV driving experience is desirable, especially in waste, recycling, construction, skips, roll-on-roll-off or multi-drop environments.
• Strong safety awareness with the ability to follow procedures, assess risk and make sensible decisions on customer sites and public roads.
• Good working knowledge of driver hours, tachograph rules, vehicle checks and road transport compliance.
• Confident customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally and positively.
• Practical problem-solving ability when dealing with access restrictions, site conditions, load issues or changes to daily routes.
• Good attention to detail when completing tickets, handheld device updates, waste transfer notes and other required paperwork.
• A reliable, flexible and team-focused approach, with pride in delivering a great service and representing Enva well.

Why Work For Enva?

We know great drivers have choices — so we have built an offer that rewards hard work, gives you stability and supports life beyond work. With guaranteed hours, bonus opportunities, wellbeing support and a growing business behind you, Enva gives you the platform to earn well, feel valued and develop your career.

• Earn up to £45,000 per year with strong earning potential and sensible overtime opportunities.
• £1,000 sign-on and retention bonus for eligible successful candidates.
• Guaranteed 45 hours every week, giving you stability, consistency and dependable earnings.
• Permanent, full-time role with a growing business in an essential, purpose-led industry.
• 21 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with access to a Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Company pension scheme and employee life insurance for added peace of mind.
• £1,000 referral bonus opportunities through our employee referral scheme.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme plus wider health and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to help support life outside work.