Hgv Trade Waste Driver

HGV TRADE WASTE DRIVER

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Panda is a leading waste management solutions provider based in Bromborough (CH62 4SQ
). We specialise in sustainable resource recovery and circular economy practices. We’re currently seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our Bromborough team and play a vital role in our environmental services operations.

Operating from our Bromborough depot, you’ll safely and efficiently collect and transport commercial/industrial waste using our modern HGV fleet. Enjoy consistent Monday-Friday shifts starting at 3-4 am, with a paid break and the option to earn extra via weekend overtime. This role offers a stable 40‑hour workweek.

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

• Valid UK Class 2 licence + current Driver CPC.
• Digital tachograph card.
• Experience in waste sector operations (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of waste hierarchy and environmental compliance.
• Customer‑focused communication skills.
• Physical fitness for manual handling tasks.

• Pay rate: £14.08/hour + overtime after 40 hours at £17.60/hour.
• Performance Bonuses:
  After full training, earn 8p per bin collected daily, plus a timing bonus based on targets (10, 14, or 18 pounds a day).
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Predictable shifts + weekend overtime opportunities.
• Support & Development:
  Full PPE/uniform, ongoing training, and career progression.
• Modern Fleet:
  Well‑maintained vehicles with advanced safety features.

You’re a safety‑focused driver with pride in vehicle presentation and customer service. With strong route knowledge of the Bromborough area and a commitment to sustainability, you’ll thrive in a role that balances independence with team collaboration.

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. (DE&I Policy Statement)