HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Driver
Job Description
Job Role: HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Driver
ADR Qualified | Tanker Operations | Environmental Services
Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset
Salary: £17.64 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday
Flexible working pattern based around a 48-hour week
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x hourly rate
Role Overview:
Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Driver looking for a role that offers more than simply driving from A to B?
We are recruiting reliable and professional HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Drivers to join a growing environmental services operation based in Shaftesbury.
As an HGV Driver, you will play a vital role in supporting environmental and industrial operations across the region, collecting and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous waste whilst operating specialist vacuum tanker equipment. This is a hands-on role combining driving responsibilities with operational support, offering excellent variety, long-term stability and genuine career progression opportunities.
The successful HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Driver will be safety-focused, customer-oriented and comfortable working within a regulated environment where compliance, professionalism and teamwork are key.
Why Join Us?
Key Responsibilities:
HGV Driving & Tanker Operations
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
Additional Information:
How to Apply:
For more information or to apply for the HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Driver role, please contact:
Robert Rowe
(phone number removed)
(url removed)
ADR Qualified | Tanker Operations | Environmental Services
Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset
Salary: £17.64 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday
Flexible working pattern based around a 48-hour week
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x hourly rate
Role Overview:
Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Driver looking for a role that offers more than simply driving from A to B?
We are recruiting reliable and professional HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Drivers to join a growing environmental services operation based in Shaftesbury.
As an HGV Driver, you will play a vital role in supporting environmental and industrial operations across the region, collecting and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous waste whilst operating specialist vacuum tanker equipment. This is a hands-on role combining driving responsibilities with operational support, offering excellent variety, long-term stability and genuine career progression opportunities.
The successful HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Driver will be safety-focused, customer-oriented and comfortable working within a regulated environment where compliance, professionalism and teamwork are key.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive hourly rate of £17.64 per hour
- Regular overtime opportunities
- Permanent, full-time employment
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Flexitime arrangement
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunity to diversify your skills beyond traditional driving roles
- Career progression within a growing environmental services business
- Stable, long-term employment with an expanding operation
Key Responsibilities:
HGV Driving & Tanker Operations
- Operate HGV Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles safely and efficiently
- Operate vacuum tanker vehicles across customer sites
- Complete scheduled collections and deliveries
- Manage routes effectively to meet service requirements and deadlines
- Comply with all transport legislation, ADR requirements and drivers' hours regulations
- Ensure safe transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials
- Carry out daily vehicle inspections and compliance checks
- Complete defect reporting and maintenance documentation
- Ensure vehicles are maintained to a high operational standard
- Keep vehicles clean, presentable and roadworthy
- Maintain accurate transport and operational records
- Support operational teams during loading and unloading activities
- Assist with environmental and industrial service operations when required
- Work closely with site teams to ensure efficient service delivery
- Participate in waste management and environmental service activities
- Adhere to all company health, safety and environmental procedures
- Handle hazardous and non-hazardous waste safely and responsibly
- Work in accordance with ADR and environmental regulations
- Report defects, incidents, hazards and near misses
- Promote a positive safety culture at all times
- Provide a professional service to customers and site personnel
- Build positive working relationships with clients
- Act as a positive ambassador for the business
- Resolve day-to-day operational issues professionally and effectively
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum 12 months' experience driving HGV Class 1 and/or Class 2 vehicles
- Valid HGV Licence (Class 1 and/or Class 2)
- Driver CPC Qualification
- Digital Tachograph Card
- ADR Licence
- Experience operating tanker or vacuum tanker vehicles
- Strong understanding of transport compliance and driver regulations
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage workload
- Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual duties where required
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience within:
- Environmental Services
- Waste Management
- Industrial Services
- Utilities
- Drainage Operations
- Experience handling hazardous waste streams
- Knowledge of vacuum tanker or drainage operations
- Experience within time-critical operational environments
Additional Information:
- Based from the Shaftesbury depot with regional travel to customer sites
- Flexitime working arrangement
- 48-hour working week plus overtime opportunities
- Role combines driving duties with operational support activities
- Ongoing training and development available
How to Apply:
For more information or to apply for the HGV Class 1 & Class 2 Driver role, please contact:
Robert Rowe
(phone number removed)
(url removed)