HGV Class 1 driver

Advert Details: Join Panda Waste at our Quarrington depot (NG34 8NX) and play a vital role in the UK’s circular economy. We are looking for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team. This is a "Tramping" role, perfect for drivers who enjoy the independence of the road and are looking to maximise their earnings with consistent overtime. The Package Basic Rate: £13.87 per hour Overtime Rate: £17.97 per hour Paid breaks High Earnings: 20 hours of overtime available weekly Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday (5 days away/Tramping) Starts: Between 05:00 and 06:00The Role Based out of our Quarrington depot, you will safely operate Class 1 vehicles transporting waste materials. As a Tramper Driver, you will stay away for five days a week, ensuring our nationwide operations run smoothly and sustainably. Key Responsibilities Safely operate Class 1 HGV vehicles for waste collection and delivery. Manage your "nights away" (tramping) schedule effectively. Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and report defects promptly. Maintain digital tachograph records and comply with WTD regulations. Provide professional service at all collection and delivery points.What You’ll Need Valid UK HGV Class 1 Licence (with current CPC and Digital Tacho). Experience: Proven Class 1 driving experience (Waste experience preferred). Reliability: Comfort with staying away 5 days a week. Communication: Good standard of English and professional attitude.Why Join Panda Waste? Modern Fleet: Drive well-maintained vehicles with the latest safety features. Equipment: Full PPE and uniform provided. Progression: Ongoing training and career development opportunities. Stability: Work for a trusted provider committed to environmental excellence.Ready to get behind the wheel? Apply today to join our supportive team! About The Company About Us Join us on the journey….. Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success. Whilst Panda is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre.  As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We constantly push the boundaries of innovation.  What’s good today can be better tomorrow. Panda is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business. Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes.  Take the first step today and join us on the journey………. Panda aims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside. (DE&I Policy Statement)