HGV Driver; C+E - Spare Driver

As an HGV Driver (C+E), you will operate hook lift vehicles to transport waste between our sites across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. You will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of our waste management operations and provide excellent service in line with safety, environmental, and operational standards.

This vacancy is for a full‑time position, working five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday.

• The equivalent of 28 days’ annual leave
• On‑the‑job training and progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and holiday purchase (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

• Driving HGV hook lift vehicles to service FCC sites and third‑party waste facilities
• Carrying out daily vehicle inspections, safety checks, and defect reporting
• Ensuring loads are secured safely and in line with company procedures
• Complying with transport legislation and maintaining accurate driver records
• Wearing issued PPE/uniform and always maintaining high safety standards
• Providing a polite and professional service to colleagues, customers, and the public
• Supporting additional operational duties as required

• A valid C+E driving licence (clean licence preferred)
• Experience as an HGV driver (hook lift experience desirable, but training can be provided)
• Knowledge of the local area (advantageous)
• A flexible, reliable, and safety‑conscious approach
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work well in a team
• A commitment to health and safety in all aspects of work

Severn Waste Services is the public face of municipal waste management in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. We are proud to be part of FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise waste sent to landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate numerous facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales, employing around 4,200 dedicated people. The UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been more critical. We need innovative individuals who are up for the challenge of tackling climate change. We need people with fresh ideas. We need you. Together, we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

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