LGV 2 Driver – Outdoor Waste & Recycling

Biffa Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Discounts at stores

Cycle to Work

Dental care

Healthcare services

PPE provided

Job summary

Biffa Group in Ipswich is seeking an LGV 2 Driver for the AM shift. You will join a small crew and operate front and back loader vehicles to collect and empty bins from trade waste customers, contributing to local environmental improvements.

The role is outdoors, requires initiative, and offers a 45-hour contracted week with potential overtime and a pay rate of £16.87 per hour. Start times are 04:00 or 06:00, and there are opportunities for bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• Valid LGV/HGV Class 2 licence required.
• Valid Driver CPC / Driver Qualification Card.
• Experience driving Class 2 vehicles preferred.
• Good understanding of road safety and vehicle safety.
• Ability to complete daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Knowledge of drivers' hours and tachograph requirements.
• Ability to safely manoeuvre and operate a large rigid vehicle.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a crew.
• Health & safety awareness

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV vehicles including front and back loaders to collect and empty trade waste bins.
• Work outdoors using initiative to support local environmental goals.
• Report defects and ensure daily vehicle checks are completed.

Skills

LGV/HGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC / Qualification Card

Vehicle checks

Road safety knowledge

Hours & tachographs

Operate large rigid vehicle

Customer service

Independent working

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Biffa Group in Ipswich is seeking an LGV 2 Driver for the AM shift. You will join a small crew and operate front and back loader vehicles to collect and empty bins from trade waste customers, contributing to local environmental improvements.

The role is outdoors, requires initiative, and offers a 45-hour contracted week with potential overtime and a pay rate of £16.87 per hour. Start times are 04:00 or 06:00, and there are opportunities for bonus based on performance.