HGV Driver
- You will drive and operate vehicles for the collection of industrial and commercial waste, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- The ideal candidate has a class 2 licence, CPC card, strong driving commitment, and excellent communication skills.
- This full-time role is based in Exeter, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday and excellent overtime opportunities offered.
Are you an experienced or newly qualified LGV Driver, with a current class 2 licence, valid CPC card and valid tachograph card?
When you join SUEZ, you’re stepping into more than just a new role. You’ll play a key part in delivering innovative, environmentally responsible solutions in water and waste management.
This is an opportunity to help protect and restore our planet’s natural resources for future generations. It’s a rewarding career that offers excitement, development opportunities, and genuine professional and personal fulfilment.
We are currently looking for an HGV Driver/Loader. Experience within the waste industry is beneficial but not essential, and we welcome applications from newly qualified drivers looking to build their experience in a supportive environment.
About The Role
Location: Unit 10E, Greendale Business Park, Woodbury Salterton, Exeter EX5 1EW
- Starting Salary: £38,679.22 per annum / £15.61 per hour
- Bonus: £25 per day when working alone (single-manned)
- Hours: 47.5 hours per week
- Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, with excellent overtime opportunities
- Start time: 04:00 am – 14:00 pm
- Overtime Rates: 1.5x Monday to Friday, 2x plus a day in lieu on Bank Holidays, or triple pay
- Bank Holiday working is required
- Benefits: Full PPE provided and access to SUEZ company benefits
What will I be doing?
In this role, you will be responsible for driving and operating vehicles to collect industrial and commercial waste and recycling from customers. You will deliver a high standard of service while ensuring full compliance with both customer and SUEZ health and safety regulations at all times.
What are the requirements?
You should have a strong commitment to professional driving, excellent communication skills, and a positive, team-focused attitude. A passion for delivering high-quality customer service is essential.
The role also requires:
- A valid HGV Class 2 licence (essential)
- A valid CPC card (essential)
- A valid tachograph card (essential)
- Previous experience in the waste industry (desirable but not essential)
- Experience operating Rear Compaction Vehicles (preferred, although full training will be provided)
Who we are
At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UK is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.