Job Description

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

Pay: 14.50-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

Additional pay:

Performance bonus Quarterly bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Wardrobe Driver 2025