Class 2 Driver Skip​/Trade Waste

Position: Class 2 Driver Skip/ Trade Waste
Part of Panda, Scotwaste is a leading waste management solutions provider based in Bathgate (EH48 2HR
). We specialise in sustainable resource recovery and circular economy practices. We’re currently seeking experienced HGV Class 2 Trade Waste and Skip Drivers to join our Bathgate team and play a vital role in our environmental services operations.

The Role
Operating from our Bathgate depot, you’ll safely and efficiently collect and transport waste using our modern HGV fleet. We have opportunities for both Trade Waste and Skip drivers. Enjoy consistent Monday–Friday shifts, with a 15-minute paid break and the option to earn extra via overtime.

Trade Waste:
Starts at 5 am, finishing between 1 pm – 2:30 pm.
Skips:
Starts at 6 am, finishing between 4 pm – 4:30 pm.

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate HGV Class 2 vehicles for Trade Waste or Skip collections.
Plan efficient routes to maximise productivity and minimise environmental impact.
Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring sites are tidy and bins/skips are correctly positioned.
Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly.
Adhere to waste duty of care regulations, drivers’ hours, and health/safety standards.

Essential Requirements

Valid UK Class 2 licence + current Driver CPC.
Digital tachograph card.
Previous experience in waste sector operations (Trade or Skip experience preferred).
Strong knowledge of environmental compliance and safety.
Customer-focused communication skills.
Physical fitness for manual handling tasks.

What We Offer

Pay Rate: £15.00 – £16.00 per hour (depending on experience).
Overtime:
Paid at 1.5x the base rate.
Holidays: 28 days per year.
Work-Life Balance:
Predictable Monday–Friday shifts with a 15-minute paid break.
Support & Development:
Full PPE/uniform and ongoing training.
Modern Fleet:
Well-maintained vehicles with advanced safety features.

The Ideal Candidate
You’re a safety-focused driver who takes pride in vehicle presentation and reliable service. With strong route knowledge of the Bathgate area and a commitment to efficiency, you’ll thrive in a role that offers both independence and stability.
Join Scotwaste – Drive Sustainability Forward!
Become part of our mission to create a cleaner future. Apply today!

About The Company
Join us on the journey…..
Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.
Whilst Panda is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre.  As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We constantly push the boundaries of innovation.  

What’s good today can be better tomorrow.
Panda is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business.
Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes.
Take the first step today and join us on the journey……….
Panda aims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside.
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