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