*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, PermanentPay: £14.50 per hourBenefits:* Company pension* Free parking* On-site parking* Referral programmeWork Location: In person