Description
Enva is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, helping businesses and communities across the UK manage their waste responsibly. Our Recycling England division is looking for a flexible, experienced, and safety-conscious Utility Driver to join our Transport team in Nottingham.
As a Utility Driver at Enva, you’ll play a vital role across our collections operation. You’ll be trained to operate a wide range of vehicles including REL, FEL, Skip, RoRo, Tippers and Grab, covering different rounds and schedules on a day-to-day basis. This is a varied, hands-on role that supports service continuity across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate a variety of LGV vehicles safely and efficiently, adapting to changing daily schedules.
* Complete daily pre-start vehicle inspections and report defects, breakdowns, accidents, or incidents promptly.
* Ensure full compliance with road transport legislation, company procedures, and health & safety requirements.
* Inspect waste and complete waste transfer documentation in line with Duty of Care regulations.
* Ensure loads are secure for transport and skips are correctly permitted, lit, and coned when placed on the highway.
* Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the driving cab and vehicle.
* Deliver excellent customer service and act professionally at all times.
* Participate in end-of-shift driver debriefs, highlighting safety issues, defects, and route or service improvements.
* Promote a positive health and safety culture and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
* LGV (Class 2) licence.
* Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
* Strong understanding of HGV operation and vehicle safety.
* Health & safety and compliance-focused mindset.
* Ability to work independently, use initiative, and adapt to changing workloads.
Desirable:
* Previous experience operating waste collection vehicles (REL, FEL, Skip, RoRo, Tippers or Grab).
* Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
* Strong communication skills and customer-focused approach.
Why Work For Enva?
Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.
Examples of Company Benefits:
* A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
* Competitive holiday allowance.
* Company pension scheme.
* Enhanced family-friendly policies.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Lifestyle & leisure discounts (gym, cinema, shopping, and more).
* Employee life insurance.
* Bike2Work scheme.
* Free on-site parking.
* Holiday Purchase Scheme.
Enva is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, with locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland. We operate across 4 core waste streams: Hazardous Materials, Non-Hazardous Materials, Hydrocarbons and General Waste Recycling.
With sustainability at the forefront of our proposition, we recover a broad range of waste materials for re-use in manufacturing and energy conversion. At Enva, we are committed to recycling and resource recovery; it forms the basis of our business strategy and our values.
We support the life cycle of waste products to provide either a second life, such as the production of energy or, in many cases, closed-loop recycling solutions. Our dedication to developing new and innovative products and solutions and extending the life cycle of the world’s resources is driving our business forward.