HGV Class 2 Driver – Textiles Division

Location:Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Hours:Approx. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (plus regular overtime opportunities)

Join our growing
Textiles sub-division
at Ward Recycling – an area of the business dedicated to collecting, processing and redistributing
quality second-hand clothing
and
textile donations
. This is not just a driving job – it’s an opportunity to be part of a movement that reduces landfill waste and maximises the life of valuable resources.

As a
Class 2 Driver
in our
Ward Robe
team, you’ll travel across the country with a dedicated
Drivers Mate
, emptying textile donation banks and returning to base to offload your collections for quality sorting and redistribution. The items you collect help support charities, communities, and sustainable second-hand markets.

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving a modern, well-maintained Class 2 vehicle across various UK locations
• Working as a two-person team (Driver & Mate) to collect clothing and textile donations from designated sites
• Manually handling and shifting bundles of textiles – physical fitness is essential
• Assisting in unloading materials at our warehouse for processing and redistribution
• Playing a key role in reducing landfill waste and supporting the second-hand reuse market
• Following your daily schedule and communicating with your planner
• Liaising professionally with site contacts and members of the public
• Completing daily vehicle checks, paperwork, and reporting any defects
• Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and ensuring safe operation at all times

What you’ll need:

• LGV Cat C Licence (Class
  2)
• Current DCPC Card and digital tachograph card
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• A can-do attitude and willingness to work as part of a small, friendly team
• Physical fitness due to the manual handling involved
• A commitment to safe, efficient, and courteous driving

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to join a
  growing and purpose-driven division
  within a well-established company
• A brand-new
  Ward Robe warehouse facility
  launching soon
• Work with vehicles that are
  less than 5 years old
  , part of our
  FORS Gold-accredited fleet
• Access to plenty of
  regular overtime
  , including the chance to support the wider Ward fleet when needed
• Be part of a
  small, friendly team
  with a shared environmental mission
• Access to our
  Re-WARD Benefits Platform
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Company pension and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free flu jabs and Cycle to Work Scheme

About Us:

Ward Recycling is a fourth-generation family business with over 400 employees and a turnover exceeding £350 million. As a market leader in waste management and recycling, we are proud to lead the way in sustainable resource recovery. The
Ward Robe textiles project
is just one of the ways we are creating positive change – helping people and the planet, one bundle at a time.

Want to make a difference while developing your driving career? Join the Ward Robe team today.

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