Aligra Hinckley
Job Overview
HGV Class 1 Driver – Leicester
Competitive pay – Around £637 per week (based on 40 hours) | Monday to Friday, 15:00 – 23:45
Are you a skilled HGV Class 1 Driver looking to join a well-established logistics operation based in Leicester? This exciting role offers the chance to work within a dynamic waste and recycling environment, driving vehicles equipped with walking floors to collect waste from various customer sites across London. If you’re reliable, professional, and able to adapt quickly to a fast-paced setting, this could be the opportunity for you!
Have you worked for companies like Biffa, Veolia, or FCC Environment? Well, this could be the job for you!
Why you’ll love this role:
- Competitive hourly rate with the potential to earn £637 per week based on a 40-hour week
- Monday to Friday shifts with late afternoons and evenings off on weekends
- Opportunity to work with modern vehicles and develop your skills within the waste management sector
- Gain valuable experience driving vehicles with walking floors in a supportive and professional environment
- Free on-site parking available
What we’re looking for:
- Valid UK HGV Class 1 driving licence (minimum 6 months)
- Digital tachograph card and CPC card
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as an HGV driver
- Ability to provide an excellent, professional waste management service to trade customers
- Strong work ethic and adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Previous experience in a waste & recycling industrial environment is advantageous but not essential
- Experience with walking floors is preferable but not a deal-breaker
Key responsibilities include:
- Safely collect waste from various customer sites across London and return to base
- Operate vehicles equipped with walking floors efficiently and safely
- Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of vehicles, including cleaning trailers before each pickup
- Comply with all health and safety regulations and company policies
- Provide excellent customer service at all times
If you’re ready to take the next step in your driving career and join a company committed to safety and professionalism, we want to hear from you!
Apply today! Contact Aligra to find out more about this fantastic opportunity.
Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive and Engineering, Driving and Industrial, Hospitality and Professional and Executive sectors.