At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive a Class 1 Hook Loader, delivering and exchanging Roll-On Roll-Off containers.
- Company: Join Bolton Brothers, a family-owned leader in waste and recycling.
- Benefits: Earn up to £17.00 per hour, with overtime and great perks.
- Other info: Immediate start available; supportive team and training provided.
- Why this job: Enjoy local work, regular hours, and go home every night.
- Qualifications: Must have a Class 1 licence and previous hook loader experience.
The predicted salary is between 17 - 17 £ per hour.
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 https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence 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 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.
