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As part of Aligra’s continual improvement and growth plan we are excited to be seeking incredible individuals to join our team!

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HGV Class 1 Driver

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  • Full Time
  • Temp to Perm
  • Leicester
  • 15.39 / Hour

Aligra Hinckley

Job Summary

HGV Class 1 Driver – Leicester
Competitive pay £15.93 per hour (£637 per week based on 40 hours)

Are you a skilled HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a rewarding role in Leicester? Join our client, a leading waste management company, as they deliver a professional service to trade customers across London. This role offers a great opportunity to operate walking floor vehicles and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise truly matters.

Have you worked for large logistics companies or waste & recycling firms such as Veolia, Biffa, or Suez?
If so, this could be the ideal next step in your driving career!

Why you’ll love this role:

  • Monday to Friday, 5am – 2:45pm, giving you your weekends free
  • Competitive hourly rate with the potential for overtime
  • Opportunity to operate modern vehicles equipped with walking floors
  • Free on-site parking provided at the base
  • Work within a supportive team delivering excellent customer service

What you’ll be doing:

  • Collecting waste from various customer sites across London and transporting it safely back to base
  • Operating Class 1 HGV vehicles with walking floors efficiently and safely
  • Maintaining high standards for vehicle upkeep, including cleaning trailers before each pickup
  • Providing a professional and reliable waste management service to trade customers
  • Adapting quickly to a fast-paced, dynamic working environment
  • Complying with all health and safety regulations and company policies

What we’re looking for:

  • Valid UK HGV Class 1 driving licence held for a minimum of 6 months
  • Digital tachograph card and CPC card essential
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as an HGV driver, preferably within waste and recycling or industrial
  • environments
  • Excellent professional work ethic and ability to work independently
  • Experience with walking floors is an advantage but not essential
  • Ability to deliver high standards of customer service and adapt to changing environments

Ready to drive your career forward? Apply now to join a respected company in the waste management industry.

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.

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