Waste Collection Van Driver - CIRCA Waste - London

Driver & Delivery; Tooting; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE provided

Room to grow

Paid for all working time

Job summary

CIRCA Waste is seeking a driver to cover client sites across London, loading waste and transporting it for reuse, recycling or disposal. You will perform vehicle checks, plan routes taking ULEZ into account, and ensure clear client communication. You must keep accurate transfer notes and obtain written approval before extra work.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and willingness to work some weekends; this is a permanent position after probation with salary discussions post-probation.

Qualifications

• Full UK Category B driving licence.
• Experience driving a van in central London.
• Fit to do manual handling - lifting heavy and bulky items safely.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willing to work some weekends from time to time.
• Knowledge of waste Duty of Care and waste transfer notes (training given if not).
• Previous work in waste, removals or deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Drive to client sites across London, load waste safely, and transport for reuse, recycling or disposal.
• Perform vehicle walkaround checks, load-securing, and ensure safety.
• Plan routes considering London traffic, ULEZ and congestion zones.
• Provide customer service, communicate with clients, and obtain written approval before extra work or cost.
• Keep records and complete waste transfer notes.
• Close the job and confirm with the Operations Manager.

Skills

Full UK Category B driving licence

Experience driving a van in central‑L­

Manual handling

Right to work in the UK

Willing to work weekends

Knowledge of waste Duty of Care

Previous work in waste or deliveries

Job description

You will be the face of CIRCA Waste on the road. You will drive to client sites across London, load waste safely, and take it to the right place for reuse, recycling or disposal. A typical day: 1. Start of shift, vehicle walkaround check, load-securing kit and tools. 2. Plan your route, allow for London traffic, ULEZ and congestion zones. 3. Arrive early, aim for 15 minutes before each job. Call the client on arrival. 4. Provide customer service, listen, ask questions, load safely and stack efficiently. 5. Keep records, complete waste transfer notes. Get the client's written OK before any extra work or cost. 6. Close, thank the client and confirm the job with the Operations Manager.

• A genuine team player with a commitment to sustainability
• Confident, safe driving in busy London traffic
• Clear communication by phone, text and in person
• A friendly, professional manner with clientsPunctual and good at managing your time
• Calm under pressure when plans change or problems come up

Essential requirements

• Full UK Category B driving licence, held for at least [2] years, with no more than [3] points
• Experience driving a van in central London
• Fit to do manual handling - lifting heavy and bulky items safely
• Right to work in the UK
• Willing to work some weekends from time to time.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of waste Duty of Care and waste transfer notes (training given if not)
• Previous work in waste, removals or deliveries

CIRCA Waste is a registered waste management business based in Southwark. We clear and collect waste across London and send as little as possible to landfill.

We work in an award winning, circular closed loop system with our sister companies, Tree Brothers and ORNA Group, to turn overlooked resources into valuable new assets. Our circular system is supported by Kings Trust, Southwark Council, Innovate UK, Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership, UCL and LSBU. Our business group has a young, dynamic team, driven by sustainability and impact. We are growing fast, and there is a real opportunity to build with us.

Pay - £15.45 per hour, rising to salary after 3 month probation Hours - 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, Weekends from time to time. Contract - Permanent after probation period.

About CIRCA Waste

• £15.45 per hour during a 3-month probation
• Salary can be discussed after you pass probation
• All working time is paid, including vehicle checks and paperwork
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Room to grow in a young, values-led business
• Work across CIRCA, Tree Brothers and ORNA Group on real circular-economy projects, £15.45 - £16 hourly