Hills Waste Solutions - LGV Driver
Location: Purton
Salary: £33,867.93 per annum
Hours: 42.5 hours
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
What is the role all about?
As our LGV Driver, you’ll be trained to operate a variety of Class 2 vehicles, focusing on various waste streams from commercial premises across Wiltshire. Using vehicles such as rear‑end loaders, roll‑on‑roll‑offs, hook‑lift and box trucks, you’ll be collecting different types of waste from bin tipping to skip collecting.
What you will be doing
- Operate a variety of Class 2 vehicles to collect commercial waste streams across Wiltshire.
- Carry out daily vehicle maintenance and safety checks, notifying the transport office of any defects.
- Drive safely with due regard for other road users and work within Road Traffic legislation and regulations.
What we are looking for
Essential
- A Class 2 LGV/HGV lorry licence holder.
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualified.
Desirable
- Previous Class 2 vehicle driving experience – in any industry.
- Excellent customer service skills and a friendly attitude.
- Experience working out and about in all weathers.
Benefits
- Healthcare Cash Plan – dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions + free 24/7 remote GP for you and your family.
- Award‑Winning Online Wellbeing Hub – expert resources to support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 24/7 Support – confidential employee assistance programme helpline (managed by an external provider) and up to 6 free counselling sessions every year.
- Family‑Friendly Benefits – enhanced maternity and paternity policies, plus life assurance for peace of mind.
- Generous Holiday Allowance – 21 days (rising to 28) with the flexibility to buy or sell days – all manageable via our employee self‑service mobile app.
- Good attendance credits – earn credits which can be traded for more holiday days.
- Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme – save money, stay fit, go green.
- Exclusive Discounts – big savings on shopping, dining, gyms, travel, and entertainment.
- Grow Your Career – access to ongoing training and development via our “Learning For All” platform.
- Make a Difference – up to 2 paid volunteering days each year for causes you care about.
- Refer‑a‑Friend Bonus – cash rewards when you successfully refer a friend.
EEO Statement
Hills is committed to providing an equitable workplace for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination, and that our current and future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.
