*HGV Class 2 Driver – Textiles Division*
*Location:* Ilkeston, Derbyshire
*Hours:* Approx. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (plus regular overtime opportunities)
Join our growing *Textiles sub-division* at Ward Recycling – an area of the business dedicated to collecting, processing and redistributing *quality second-hand clothing* and *textile donations*. This is not just a driving job – it's an opportunity to be part of a movement that reduces landfill waste and maximises the life of valuable resources.
As a *Class 2 Driver* in our *WardRobe* team, you’ll travel across the country with a dedicated *Drivers Mate*, emptying textile donation banks and returning to base to offload your collections for quality sorting and redistribution. The items you collect help support charities, communities, and sustainable second-hand markets.
*What you’ll be doing:*
* Driving a modern, well-maintained Class 2 vehicle across various UK locations
* Working as a two-person team (Driver & Mate) to collect clothing and textile donations from designated sites
* Manually handling and shifting bundles of textiles – physical fitness is essential
* Assisting in unloading materials at our warehouse for processing and redistribution
* Playing a key role in reducing landfill waste and supporting the second-hand reuse market
* Following your daily schedule and communicating with your planner
* Liaising professionally with site contacts and members of the public
* Completing daily vehicle checks, paperwork, and reporting any defects
* Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and ensuring safe operation at all times
*What you’ll need:*
* LGV Cat C Licence (Class 2)
* Current DCPC Card and digital tachograph card
* Good geographical knowledge of the UK
* A can-do attitude and willingness to work as part of a small, friendly team
* Physical fitness due to the manual handling involved
* A commitment to safe, efficient, and courteous driving
*What’s in it for you?*
* Opportunity to join a *growing and purpose-driven division* within a well-established company
* A brand-new *WardRobe warehouse facility* launching soon
* Work with vehicles that are *less than 5 years old*, part of our *FORS Gold-accredited fleet*
* Access to plenty of *regular overtime*, including the chance to support the wider Ward fleet when needed
* Be part of a *small, friendly team* with a shared environmental mission
*Re-WARDing Benefits:*
* Access to our *Re-WARD Benefits Platform*
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Continuous training and development opportunities
* Company pension and life assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free flu jabs and Cycle to Work Scheme
*About Us:*
Ward Recycling is a fourth-generation family business with over 400 employees and a turnover exceeding £350 million. As a market leader in waste management and recycling, we are proud to lead the way in sustainable resource recovery. The *WardRobe textiles project* is just one of the ways we are creating positive change – helping people and the planet, one bundle at a time.
*Want to make a difference while developing your driving career? Join the WardRobe team today.*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person