Class 1 Drawbar Hook Loader Driver (Experience Required) £17.00 per Hour No Nights Out Home Every Evening Location: Great Blakenham, Suffolk Pay Rate: £16.18 / £21.30 per hour during probation/training £17.00 / £22.50 per hour for experienced drivers or following successful completion of probation Hours: 47.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Typical working hours: 06:30 - 16:30 Join One of Suffolk's Leading Waste & Recycling Businesses Bolton Brothers Ltd is a long-established, family-owned Waste & Recycling business based in Great Blakenham, near Ipswich. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a reliable and professional Class 1 Driver to operate a Hook Loader drawbar vehicle delivering and exchanging Roll-On Roll-Off containers throughout Suffolk and the surrounding areas. This is a full-time, permanent position offering local work, regular hours and the opportunity to join a stable business with a strong reputation and long-serving workforce. What You'll Be Doing Operating a Class 1 Hook Loader drawbar vehicle safely and efficiently. Exchanging and transporting RoRo containers. Delivering high standards of customer service. Completing vehicle safety checks and defect reporting. Maintaining compliance with Drivers' Hours regulations and company procedures. Ensuring loads and waste materials are transported safely and legally. Working closely with our Transport Team to provide an excellent service to customers. Essential Requirements Full UK Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence. Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card. Valid Digital Tachograph Card. Previous experience operating Class 1 drawbar vehicles. Previous hook loader experience. Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations. Good geographical knowledge of Suffolk and surrounding areas. Strong communication and customer service skills. Basic IT skills and confidence using mobile technology, including tablets, Microsoft Teams and digital fleet management systems. Ability to complete electronic vehicle inspections, defect reporting, operational communications and job-related documentation using company-issued tablets. Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively. Professional, reliable and safety-conscious approach. Maximum of 6 penalty points. Desirable Requirements Previous Hook Loader experience. Waste and recycling industry experience. Good geographical knowledge of Suffolk and surrounding areas. Training can be provided for the right candidate with the correct attitude and experience. Why Join Bolton Brothers? Family-owned business with a strong reputation. Home every night - no tramping or nights away. Competitive rates of pay. Overtime opportunities. Company pension. Life insurance. Health & wellbeing programme. Free on-site parking. Uniform and PPE provided. Stable, long-term employment. Supportive team environment. Drivers CPC training funded Loyalty bonus Immediate Start Available To apply, please send your CV Pay: £16.18-£17.00 per hour Benefits: Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Application question(s): Is your commute within 30 minutes of the site ? Please generate a Licence Check Code from and upload here: Please supply the Last 8 Characters of your driving Licence: Experience: Class 1: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person
Hook Lift RORO (Wagon & Drag) - HGV Class 1 C+E Driver in Claydon employer: Bolton Bros. Ltd
Bolton Brothers Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees. With competitive pay rates, no nights out, and a strong commitment to employee growth through funded training and a health & wellbeing programme, this long-established waste and recycling business in Great Blakenham provides a stable and rewarding environment for Class 1 Drivers looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.
