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Dunmow Group
HGV Driver Class 2
Chelmsford, Essex
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- 15.30 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Dunmow Group
- Closes
- 09 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
About the Company:
For over 35 years, Dunmow Group has and continue to be the leading waste management business in Essex. We offer a comprehensive range of waste services such as skip hire, waste collection, scrap metal recycling and grab hire. We also have three waste transfer stations located in Chelmsford, Colchester and Clacton.
What you will get from us at Dunmow Group is a culture where we all work together to realise our potential. Combined, we give our customers nothing less than an exceptional experience with our products and services.
We stand by our core values; Passion, Innovation, Trust, Community and Hard Work.
Job Summary
We are currently recruiting for experienced HGV Class 2 drivers to join our Transport team. If you have experience of operating Skip vehicles, RoRo's or sweeper trucks we would love to hear from you. Any experience in the waste management sector would be advantageous but not essential.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Loading & unloading of skip bins to and from various sites safely
- Ensuring the condition and safety of the load being transported, that the skip is not overloaded and correctly sheeted
- Completing all paperwork is fully completed including times, signatures, weights and comments
- Ensuring that vision aids and safety features are always used to protect vulnerable road users
- Responsible for completing quality, detailed daily checks and reporting any defects
- Act as an ambassador of the Company, ensuring correct workwear and PPE is always worn and the customer is treated courteously and respectfully
Skills & Experience:
- Full UK Class 2 License (Less than 3 points)
- Valid Driver CPC and Digi Card
- 12 months commercial driving experience
- Physically fit and able as this role does require a degree of physical activity.
- Immediate start would be advantageous
What We Offer:
Days shifts: Monday-Friday. Half day every other Saturday on a Rota basis. (Saturdays are always paid at overtime rate)
Working Hours: Between 06:30 - 17:00 Mon - Fri. (Between 06:30 - 12:30 on Saturdays)
Bonus scheme worth GBP40 per week (GBP1,920 per year)
Overtime Hourly Rate: Time and a half
Holiday: 20 days plus 8 days recognised bank holidays
Benefits: Company pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, full Uniform Provided, on-site parking
_Dunmow Group Recycling Today's Waste, For Tomorrow's World - Dunmow Group is an equal opportunities employer_
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to GBP15.30 per hour
Additional pay:
Performance bonus
Benefits:
Company pension
Enhanced paternity leave
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Experience:
Commercial driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Driver CPC (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Ad ID: 5416938654
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