All Locations
Quarrington
Vacancy Type
Permanent

About the Role

Location: Quarrington Depot (NG34 8NX)

Position: Permanent, Full-Time (Guaranteed Hours)

Earnings: £14.50/hr basic | £21.75/hr Overtime

OTE: £52,780 (Based on a Monday – Friday shift pattern with regular overtime)

What You’ll Get (The Package)

We offer excellent earning potential with a supportive employer that values its drivers.

  • Guaranteed Hours: Stable, reliable income with fixed morning start times (between 05:00 and 06:00).

  • Paid Breaks: Fully paid rest breaks included as part of your working day.

  • Work-Life Balance: Home every day with strictly no nights out.

  • Premium Overtime: Regular overtime available, paid at £21.75 per hour (1.5x basic rate after 40 hours).

  • Financial Security: Company pension scheme and Death in Service benefit from day one.

  • Job Stability: Long-term employment with consistent, year-round work in an essential industry.

Keep the Country Moving with Panda

At Panda, we deliver reliable waste and recycling transport services that power the circular economy and support local communities. We are currently seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our dedicated Quarrington team.

Operating from our regional depot, this is a hands-on role for a logistics professional who takes pride in safe driving, vehicle presentation, and delivering exceptional service.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Vehicle Operation: Safely and efficiently operate HGV Class 1 articulated vehicles to transport regional waste and recycling materials.

  • Compliance & Tech: Complete thorough daily walk-around vehicle checks, report defects promptly, and maintain accurate digital tachograph records in line with EU drivers' hours regulations.

  • Safety First: Maintain uncompromising safety standards at all times, strictly adhering to transport laws, road regulations, and site safety protocols.

  • Customer Service: Act as a professional ambassador for Panda, providing a friendly and dependable service at all collection and delivery points.

What We’re Looking For

  • Essential Requirements: A valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category CE) licence, an up-to-date Driver CPC qualification, and a Digital Tachograph card.

  • Experience: Proven experience driving Class 1 vehicles (previous experience within the waste, walking floor, or bulk transport sectors is highly advantageous but not essential).

  • Knowledge: A solid understanding of UK driver compliance, Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations, and daily defect reporting.

  • Attitude: A reliable, self-motivated approach with excellent communication skills and a practical, customer-focused mindset.

Why Join Panda?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing, fast-paced operation with a supportive team culture. We provide full corporate uniform, premium PPE, and continuous professional development to help you build a rewarding, long-term career with an industry leader.

If you are a dependable driver who values safety and professionalism, apply today to join our team!

About Us

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.
(DE&I Policy Statement)

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