About the Role
Location: Quarrington Depot (NG34 8NX)
Position: Permanent, Full-Time (Guaranteed Hours)
Earnings: £14.50/hr basic | £21.75/hr Overtime
Night Out Allowance: £25 per night
OTE: £57,980
What You’ll Get (The Package)
- Guaranteed Hours: Stable income with fixed start times.
- Night Out Allowance: £25 allowance per overnight stay.
- Premium Overtime: Paid at £21.75/hr (1.5x basic after 40 hours).
- Modern Fleet: Well‑maintained equipment and vehicles.
- Financial Security: Company pension scheme and Death in Service benefit from day one.
- Job Stability: Consistent, year‑round work in an essential industry.
About the Role
At Panda, we deliver waste and recycling transport services supporting local communities. We are seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our Quarrington team. Operating from our regional depot, this role is for a logistics professional focused on safety and service excellence.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Vehicle Operation: Safely operate Class 1 articulated vehicles to transport regional waste and recycling.
- Compliance: Complete daily walk‑around checks, report defects, and maintain digital tachograph records under EU regulations.
- Safety First: Strictly adhere to transport laws, road regulations, and site safety protocols.
- Customer Service: Act as a professional company ambassador at all collection and delivery points.
What We’re Looking For
- Requirements: Valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category CE) licence, up‑to‑date Driver CPC, and a Digi Tacho card.
- Experience: Proven Class 1 driving experience (waste, walking floor, or bulk transport experience is highly advantageous).
- Knowledge: Solid understanding of UK driver compliance, WTD regulations, and defect reporting.
- Attitude: Reliable, self‑motivated, with excellent communication skills.
Why Join Panda?
Join a high‑performing operation with a supportive team culture. We provide full corporate uniform, premium PPE, and continuous professional development for a rewarding, long‑term career.
Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE&I Policy Statement)
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