HGV Class 2 Trade Waste Driver

About the Role

Location:

Sheffield
Position:
Permanent, Full-Time (Guaranteed Hours)
Earnings: £14.47/hr basic | £18.09/hr Overtime
Bonus:
Achievable bonus up to £150 per week
OTE: £45,423

• Guaranteed Hours
• Paid breaks included in your working day
• Weekly performance bonus of up to £150
• Overtime paid at £18.09 per hour after 40 hours worked
• Company pension scheme & Death in Service benefit
• Consistent, year-round work with a growing business
• Supportive management team and opportunities for development

Panda provides essential waste and recycling services to businesses and communities across the UK. We are currently looking for a professional HGV Class 2 Driver to join our Sheffield team operating a mix of Trade Waste and Front End Loader (FEL) vehicles.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll be working with a wide range of commercial customers, providing a reliable service while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

• Safely operate Trade Waste and FEL vehicles across Sheffield and the surrounding areas.
• Complete scheduled commercial waste collections efficiently and professionally.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report any defects promptly.
• Use onboard technology and handheld devices to manage daily workloads.
• Ensure all collections are completed in accordance with company procedures and legal requirements.
• Deliver excellent customer service while representing Panda professionally at customer sites.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance at all times.

• A valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category
  
  C) licence
• Driver CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card

• Previous experience operating Trade Waste, FEL, RCV or similar waste collection vehicles would be advantageous but is not essential. Full training will be provided to the right candidate.
• A strong understanding of driver compliance, vehicle checks, and safe working practices.
• A reliable and professional approach with a positive attitude.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a growing business.

At Panda, our drivers play a vital role in keeping businesses and communities moving. We recognise the contribution our teams make every day and offer a stable career, excellent earning potential, and the opportunity to be part of a growing organisation.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE&I Policy Statement)