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HGV Driver

Contract type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full time
Location based
Darwen
Hours per week
37
Salary
£30,647.24
Summary of vacancy

HGV Driver - Collecting waste from Lancashire Count Council HWRCs and Blackburn & Darwen HWRCs and tipping at disposal points. 

Are you an experienced HGV Driver, or perhaps a newly qualified driver looking to join a national brand working towards a greener future and make a positive impact?

What you’ll do:

As a brand ambassador for SUEZ, you will drive and operate the vehicles used to collect industrial and commercial waste and recycle from our customers. With a positive attitude you will also ensure that our customers' and our own health and safety regulations are always followed, providing a high standard of service.

About The Role

Location: Darwen

RoRo driving essential

  • Salary: £30,647.24 per annum
  • Working 37 hours per week

2 x positions available -  Thursday to Sunday or Friday to Monday

Both start times are: 08:00 to 17:15 including 45 minute paid lunch break

  • Bank holiday working as per the rostered days @1.5% . 
  • Included in Salary enhancements for weekend working. 
  • Hourly rate £13.41 plus 1.25% for Saturday and 1.5% for Sunday working

 

 

 

About the role

What you’ll need to apply:

Essential:

  • LGV Class 2 license & CPC card.
  • Demonstrate a passion for professional driving coupled with good communication skills and a willingness to be part of a successful hardworking team delivering a high level of customer service.

Desirable:

  • Experience working in the waste industry.
  • Working with Stillage Vehicles – Kerbside Loaders and RCV.

What you’ll get in return:

  • Competitive salary with opportunity to earn more.
  • Be part of a collaborative & supportive team driving our core value ‘Team Spirit’.
  • Training & Development.
  • Well-being programme to support you throughout your career.
  • Bank Holiday & Weekend overtime paying up to 2x.
  • Plus many more SUEZ benefits!

Here at SUEZ we pride ourselves on driving a greater and greener change through innovation and sustainability. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world and the people in it! We’re looking for more drivers to get on board in our Avonmouth, Bristol depot where you’ll be a part of a close-knit team and at the forefront of our business.

If you think you’d be a good fit for the role and want to find out more – please apply as we’d love to talk to you!

Closing Date
25/05/2026
Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.