LGV Driver

Recruitment Helpline; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Cambridge is looking for an experienced LGV Driver for a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of £44,000 - £47,502 per annum, depending on experience, and potential earnings in excess of £50,000. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with driving regulations, achieving delivery schedules, and maintaining vehicle standards. Benefits include income protection, pension, and additional payments for special shifts. Candidates who feel they meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply immediately.

Benefits

Death in service

50% income protection after 13 weeks of illness

Weekend cover salary uplift

Dual training salary uplift

Half-day additional payment

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Experience operating LGV vehicles, particularly in waste management.
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.
• Strong organizational skills to manage schedules and routes.

Responsibilities

• Achieve daily delivery schedules in collaboration with the Transport Planner.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and management.
• Complete vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Compliance with LGV Cat C&E driving rules

Safe loading and unloading procedures

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced LGV Driver to join a well-established company!

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: £44,000 - £47,502 Per Annum, Depending on Experience (OTE in excess of £50,000).

Location: Cambridge, Gloucester GL2.

About The Company:

They understand that managing organic waste is a significant challenge for their customers. Their core mission is to provide a reliable, fully compliant, and cost-effective service that finds the right home for specific liquid and solid waste. Operating from their purpose-built hub in Gloucestershire, their modern, dedicated fleet ensures a seamless and traceable collection process, giving customers complete peace of mind and supporting your duty of care responsibilities

About The Role:

This is a full-time tramping role utilising bulkers and tankers.

Drivers are to ensure they comply with the LGV Cat C&E driving rules and regulations that are applicable to the Agricultural & Industrial Waste Recycling industry. Work in a manner that ensures they are Ambassadors for the company at all times. They have immediate tramping jobs available covering Monday-Friday every other half day, Saturday or Tuesday-Saturday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieving the daily delivery schedules and routes with Transport Planner
• Liaising and working with the field operators
• Load and unload waste in a safe manner, ensuring any spills are kept to a minimum, reported to site staff and office, cleaned to a satisfactory standard as per training instructions
• Making sure loads are safely secured
• Following traffic reports and communicating back to the Transport Planner if changes are needed to your route
• Completing all relevant paperwork accurately
• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean, tidy & roadworthy at all times
• Daily vehicle checks / timely defect reporting / WTD / Driver's hours / Tachos
• Communication with all colleagues
• Always wear correct PPE when representing the company on customers' sites and field sites
• All duties to be completed in line with policies and procedures as laid out in the Company Management System PAS99:2012
• OTE in excess of £50,000

Company Benefits:

• Death in service
• 50% income protection after 13 weeks of illness up until retirement
• Weekend cover salary uplift
• Dual training salary uplift
• Half-day additional payment
• Company Pension

Available shift patterns:

• Monday-Friday (week 1) Monday -Saturday (week 2)
• Tuesday - Saturday
• Friday - Tuesday

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need