Job Description

With our ongoing expansion and the recent introduction of the Simpler Recycling Legislation in April 2025, Yorwaste is thrilled to announce new opportunities within our Transport team as a Driver.

Pay:

17.43 per hour

Contract:

Permanent, full-time, 48 hours per week

Hours:

Monday to Friday, working 4 days on, 3 days off

Location:

Harewood Whin Transfer Station, Tinker Lane, York YO23 3RR

Benefits include:

Comprehensive training and development opportunities Increasing annual leave - Starting at 24 days per year, plus bank holidays Competitive company pension scheme Values-based reward scheme Extra payments for bank holidays and Sundays Employee Assistance Programme Discounts at major retailers

As a Class 1 Driver, you'll be responsible for delivering waste and recycling services to both domestic and commercial customers across the region. You'll operate a variety of vehicles depending on the service required, ensuring all work is carried out safely, legally, and to the highest standards.



You'll carry out daily vehicle checks, maintain cleanliness, and report any defects or incidents promptly. Communication with planners and service delivery managers is key to ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service.



This role requires flexibility in working hours and locations, and a proactive approach to safety, compliance, and customer interaction.



It is desirable that you have a full UK Driving Licence, as you may be required to travel between sites during your work day. For further details of the role, please read the here.

About Yorwaste

Yorwaste is North Yorkshire's leading waste management company, passionate about supporting community and local environment, while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. We believe in investing in our team and the tools you need to succeed.



Our vision at Yorwaste is to create a cleaner, greener future. We aim to be at the forefront of the industry, committed to reducing environmental impact of waste, whilst supporting our customers to make more sustainable choices. We treat safety as our priority at all times, seek new ways to make the most of what we have to achieve our goals and solve problems, as well as being knowledgeable, credible and taking pride in what we do. Read more about our mission, vision and values here.



Joining us at Yorwaste is more than just a job. We strive to provide our team with a long-term stable career, training and development, and a positive engaging working environment. As an equal opportunity's employer, alongside our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we take pride in supporting the development of North Yorkshire and its people.

How to Apply

To apply please

Click Here

to visit the Yorwaste Careers page.

CVs submitted by email will not be accepted.

If you have further questions about the position, please contact Frances on

frances.richmond@northyorks.gov.uk

or

07773 652 433

for an informal discussion about the role and recruitment process.



Closing date for applications is midnight on

Sunday 13

th

July 2025.

Interviews will take place no later than week commencing

21

st

July 2025.

Interviews will take place in-person and will consist of competency-based questions.We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, or a high number of applications are received. Yorwaste is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.




Yorwaste are committed to the health and safety of our employees as well as the general public. Yorwaste has a responsibility to ensure employees do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with Yorwaste will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy, and random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.




We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.

Class 1 Bulk Driver

Posted:

03/07/2025

Closing date:

13/07/2025

Closing time:

23:59