HGV Driver Class 1
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Position Overview & Specifications
13.39About us:
Whites Recycling is one of the largest waste tankering companies in country, we operate a number of vacuum tankers along with bulk powder blower tankers and bulk tippers, we have a large client base spread across England and Wales and deliver a first class service to all our customers. We currently run over 65 HGV tankers and employ over 100 staff. Due to expansion in our bulk powder and vacuum tanker division, we are currently looking to recruit several powder tanker drivers, along with vacuum tanker drivers. Experience tanker driver preferred, but not essential, as full training will be given.
Role:
HGV Class 1 Bulker Drivers needed to collect liquid waste from the food industry or to safely and sufficiently collect and deliver fly ash to customers sites across England. This role may require some vacuum tanker driving.
Our fleet of lorries are predominantly 2016 -2021 plated. We predominantly have Volvos and Scania lorries.
We have various customer sites across the country served from one of our transport yards
Shifts available:
- 4 on 4 off paid at £15.12 per hour
- 5 days then 6 days paid from £13.39 per hour
Please get in touch and speak to one of our Transport team who will be more than happy to give you more information.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £15.12 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- HGV Driving: 5 years (required)
Work Location: On the road
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 HGV Driver Class 1 roles across Whites Recycling'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 £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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