Class 1 Driver

Class 1 Driver

Biffa Waste Services · Lochgilphead, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-03

In this role your primary function is to drive various vehicles for the transportation of waste/recyclates, to comply with all aspects of Health & Safety and the Company’s contractual obligations with the local authority. You will need to provide daily pre start checks on vehicles before operated.

Responsibilities

• Operate LGV vehicles for the transportation of waste material to landfill
• Compliance with driver hours’ rules and transport legislation
• Develop a good working relationship with 3rd party off takers
• Ensure compliance with company standards
• Maintain a good standard of vehicle cleanliness
• Undertake vehicle wheel re torque on a weekly basis
• Attend operational meetings as and when required
• Ensure compliance with defect report procedure
• Maintain robust documentation records

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (C+E)
• Health & Safety awareness
• Drivers CPC card
• Experience working with hook lift and skip vehicles
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Able to carry out daily maintenance duties and effect minor repairs as required

Pay

Salary: GBP 30,521–30,521

• HGV Class 1 Driver – can be based out of Lochgilphead or Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute
• 39 hours per week, times to suit starting location
• Salary: £15.05 per hour
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times