Hgv Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver Location: Croydon Salary: £53,000 per annum Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Minimum 10-hour shifts, early starts from around 3:00am The Opportunity We are recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join an established recycling and environmental services business. The role will involve completing commercial collection routes, working independently while maintaining a safe, reliable and professional service. This would suit an experienced Class 1 driver who is comfortable with early starts, longer shifts and multi-site collection work, and who is looking for a stable permanent position with overtime available. The Role Your responsibilities will include: * Completing scheduled commercial collection routes * Carrying out daily vehicle and safety checks * Ensuring collections are completed safely and efficiently * Operating vehicles used for different types of commercial waste collections * Working with collection equipment including RORO vehicles where required * Reporting vehicle defects, route issues or operational problems to the Transport team * Maintaining accurate paperwork and driver records * Ensuring vehicles are operated safely and in line with relevant transport regulations * Providing a professional service when attending customer sites About You Essential * Valid HGV Class 1 / Category C+E licence * Valid Driver CPC * Valid Digital Tachograph Card * Good understanding of drivers' hours and road transport regulations * Comfortable completing urban and multi-site commercial collection routes * Comfortable with early starts from around 3:00am * Reliable and able to work independently * Able to commit to shifts of a minimum of 10 hours Preferred * Previous RORO / Roll-on Roll-off experience * Previous commercial waste or recycling experience * Experience operating specialist collection vehicles or equipment * Previous experience completing multi-site or collection-based routes Previous waste-sector experience is useful but is not essential for the right experienced HGV driver. Package * £53,000 per annum * Permanent, full-time position * Minimum 10-hour shifts Monday to Friday * Early starts, typically from around 3:00am * Overtime available every second Saturday * Overtime paid at time and one-third Apply If you are an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for a permanent role in the Croydon area and are comfortable with early starts and commercial collection work, apply with your CV for further details