Trainee HGV Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting development opportunity for an experienced driver to join our team, initially as a van driver and progressing to driving a heavy goods vehicle.
Based at our Newbridge depot, as part of the Trade Waste team you’ll be responsible for uplifting all trade services we offer including bin deliveries/removals and bag deliveries utilising a van. You’ll begin to build your experience and learn the driver routes while receiving training from our experienced team. Working with our Training Provider GTG, we’ll then sponsor you to undertake the HGV training programme and obtain your HGV Class 2 driving licence.
If this sounds like the job for you, simply click on the apply link to upload your CV.
The Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for someone that is committed to their development, keen to build a career with Enva as an HGV Driver and passionate about providing exceptional customer service.
You must have:
- A full and clean driving licence, valid in the UK
- A minimum of 1 years' experience driving a van
- A willingness to perform a wide range of duties, whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism
- Excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Uplift of trade services
- Delivery and removal of bins and bags
- Provide customers with the highest level of service
- Demonstrate a duty of care to self and colleagues
- Ensure vehicle security including equipment and plant
- Maintenance of mandatory driver/vehicle records
- Excellent awareness and understanding of Health and Safety
Salary and Benefits:
- Earn £9.81 per hour
- 48 hours per week
- Monday to Friday day shift
- 26 days holiday plus 4 public holidays at Christmas and New Year
- Holidays increase with length of service
- Company pension contributions
- Life insurance (3 times salary)
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- PPE provided
The Company:
Enva is a full-service and leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, with locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Enva recycles and recovers as much material as possible, maximising the environmental and commercial benefits and keeps landfill disposal to a minimum.
Enva Scotland Ltd. Is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
No Agencies Please.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £9.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Van Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee HGV Driver roles across Enva Scotland Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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