Overview
LGV Driver – Residential Food Waste Collections Location: Hailsham Depot Pay Rate: £16.67p/h Shift: Monday to Friday, 07:00 New Food Waste Contract – Immediate & 2026 Start Dates Available We’re looking for LGV Drivers to work as part of a crew to join our new Residential Food Waste Collections team. You’ll be responsible for collecting and emptying food waste caddy bins across local routes on a multi-collection basis. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, using their own initiative and working as part of a team. Here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa On-the-job training with our in-house team Access to Biffa Perkz – high street discounts for you and your family Pioneering family-friendly policies Our Values We live by our values of #TFR Teamwork – working together for each other Fairness – treating and being treated equally Respect – appreciating and valuing each oth
Full job description
Full Job Description
LGV Driver – Residential Food Waste Collections
Location: Hailsham Depot
Pay Rate: £16.67p/h
Shift: Monday to Friday, 07:00
New Food Waste Contract – Immediate & 2026 Start Dates Available
We’re looking for LGV Drivers to work as part of a crew to join our new Residential Food Waste Collections team.
You’ll be responsible for collecting and emptying food waste caddy bins across local routes on a multi-collection basis.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, using their own initiative and working as part of a team.
Here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa
- On-the-job training with our in-house team
- Access to Biffa Perkz – high street discounts for you and your family
- Pioneering family-friendly policies
Our Values
We live by our values of #TFR
- Teamwork – working together for each other
- Fairness – treating and being treated equally
- Respect – appreciating and valuing each other for who we are and what we do
We’re here to change the way people think about waste
With over 100 years of history, Biffa’s iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK. Whether we’re turning waste into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Over 11,000 people around the country trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.
Dedicated to diversity
Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.
Requirements
- Valid LGV/HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
- Valid Driver CPC / Driver Qualification Card
- Good understanding of road safety and vehicle safety
- Ability to complete daily vehicle checks and report defects
- Good knowledge of drivers' hours and tachograph requirements
- Ability to safely manoeuvre and operate a large rigid vehicle
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Good awareness of health & safety procedures
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Access to a wide range of discounts at popular high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants and online retailers
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Dental care benefits
- Access to doctor and healthcare services
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
And many more
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