HGV Class 2 Trade Waste Driver
hace 13 días
Sheffield
Location: Sheffield\nPosition: Permanent, Full-Time (Guaranteed Hours)\nEarnings: £14.47/hr basic | £18.09/hr Overtime\nBonus: Achievable bonus up to £150 per week\nOTE: £45,423\n\nWhat You'll Get (The Package)\nWe believe in rewarding hard work and providing our drivers with genuine earning potential, stability, and support.\n• Guaranteed Hours\n• Paid breaks included in your working day\n• Weekly performance bonus of up to £150\n• Overtime paid at £18.09 per hour after 40 hours worked\n• Company pension scheme & Death in Service benefit\n• Consistent, year-round work with a growing business\n• Supportive management team and opportunities for development\n\nKeep Sheffield Moving with Panda\nPanda 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.\nThis 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.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n• Safely operate Trade Waste and FEL vehicles across Sheffield and the surrounding areas.\n• Complete scheduled commercial waste collections efficiently and professionally.\n• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report any defects promptly.\n• Use onboard technology and handheld devices to manage daily workloads.\n• Ensure all collections are completed in accordance with company procedures and legal requirements.\n• Deliver excellent customer service while representing Panda professionally at customer sites.\n• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance at all times.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n• A valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence\n• Driver CPC qualification\n• Digital Tachograph Card\n\nExperience & Skills:\n• 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.\n• A strong understanding of driver compliance, vehicle checks, and safe working practices.\n• A reliable and professional approach with a positive attitude.\n• Good communication and customer service skills.\n• A willingness to learn and develop within a growing business.\n\nWhy Join Panda?\nAt 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.\nIf you're a dependable Class 2 driver looking for a long-term opportunity with a company that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nAbout The Company\nWe are Panda. We value waste.\nWe’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.\nOver the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.\nAt Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.\nWe expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.\nWe own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.\nAnd above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.\nOur journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.\nTake the first step and join us on the journey.\nPanda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.\n(DE&I Policy Statement)