HGV Class 2 Trade Waste Driver

Location: Sheffield

Position: Permanent, Full-Time (Guaranteed Hours)

Shift Options: AM Shift (04:00 Start) | PM Shift (15:00 Start)

Pay Rates & Shift Options

• AM Shift (04:00 Start):

  • Basic Rate: £14.83 per hour (40 hours)

  • Overtime Rate: £18.54 per hour (after 40 hours worked)

  • Bonus: Performance bonus of 8p per bin lifted

• PM Shift (15:00 Start):

  • Basic Rate: £17.98 per hour (40 hours)

  • Overtime Rate: £22.48 per hour (after 40 hours worked)

  • Bonus: N/A (Higher basic hourly rate)

What You'll Get (The Package)

We believe in rewarding hard work and providing our drivers with genuine earning potential, stability, and support.

• Guaranteed Hours: Full-time, permanent position

• Paid Breaks: Included in your working day

• Competitive Earning Potential: High basic rates and bonus opportunities depending on shift selection

• Company Pension Scheme & Death in Service Benefit

• Consistent, Year-Round Work: Work with a leading, stable, and growing business

• Supportive Environment: Dedicated management team with ongoing training and development opportunities

Keep Sheffield Moving with Panda

Panda provides essential waste and recycling services to businesses and communities across the UK. We are currently looking for professional HGV Class 2 Drivers to join our Sheffield team across both AM and PM shifts, operating a mix of Trade Waste and Front End Loader (FEL) vehicles.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will be working with a wide range of commercial customers, providing a reliable service while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely operate Trade Waste and FEL vehicles across Sheffield and the surrounding areas on your designated shift.

• Complete scheduled commercial waste collections efficiently and professionally.

• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report any defects promptly.

• Use onboard technology and handheld devices to manage daily workloads.

• Ensure all collections are completed in accordance with company procedures and legal compliance.

• Deliver excellent customer service while representing Panda professionally at customer sites.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance at all times.

What We're Looking For

• A valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence

• Driver CPC qualification

• Digital Tachograph Card

Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience operating Trade Waste, FEL, RCV, or similar waste collection vehicles is advantageous, but full training will be provided to the right candidate.

• A strong understanding of driver compliance, vehicle checks, and safe working practices.

• A reliable and professional approach with a positive, can-do attitude.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• Punctuality and commitment to your chosen shift pattern (AM start at 04:00 or PM start at 15:00).

Why Join Panda?

At Panda, our drivers play a vital role in keeping businesses and communities moving. We recognise the contribution our teams make every day and offer a stable career, competitive pay structures, and the opportunity to be part of a growing organisation.

If you are a dependable Class 2 driver looking for a long-term opportunity with a company that values its workforce, we would love to hear from you.

We are Panda. We value waste.

We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.
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