Job Description

Trainee Driver


Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire


Salary 28,067 rising to 37.5k on completion of training, Plus Pension, BUPA Cash Plan, Life Assurance and 31 days holiday (rising with service)


Are you a newly qualified Class 2 Driver looking for your first role in a Class 2 multi drop role? Would you like the opportunity to gain experience and train whilst employed?


At Olleco we want to invest in newly qualified Class 2 Drivers. Progressing you from a Trainee Driver to Full Driver within 3 to 6 months. We offer first-class training, development support and mentoring to ensure you get the best out of your career with us.


This is an amazing opportunity to help make a difference and save the planet by making things happen in a ground-breaking and growing business who put safety at the heart of everything they do.


As a Trainee Driver based at our Coatbridge Depot, you get to be part of a supportive team and play an active part in helping the environment.

What do we offer?

Saturday overtime paid at time and a half Working hours predominately weekday-based A paid trial day see if you like us! We encourage continuous learning and provide opportunities for you to develop your career - did you know almost 80% of our managers have been promoted internally? Family leave enhanced maternity and paternity pay Wellbeing support free access to our Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme hire a bike and accessories, saving on tax and national insurance Colleague networks a range of forums and schemes that support social events and the local community Coaching, training and support if you have the right interpersonal skills we'll help with the rest!

Olleco is a business that does what we say we'll do, and we're looking for people who operate the same way!

The job

Delivering premium cooking oil and collecting used cooking oil from customers in a friendly and professional way Collecting food waste and providing replacement bins You'll make your deliveries in modern vehicles using handheld technology to record your volumes

What we're looking for

Class 2 driving licence without any DR10 or IN10 (or equivalent) licence offence codes No more than six points on your driving licence Full CPC card but we can help you get up to date

As the role can involve moving and carrying weights in excess of 20kgs, we will provide manual handling training and medical screening to the successful candidate.

Benefits we offer include

Company Pension BUPA medical Cash Plan Life Assurance Perk Box for retail & other discounts Coaching, training and clear career progression throughout your career Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Scheme.

A bit more about us

Olleco is on a mission to help protect the planet, working together with thousands of foodservice businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by hundreds and thousands of tonnes.


With over 1,000 colleagues in multiple sites nationwide, delivering excellent performance we supply premium cooking oils and collect organic waste which is then converted into renewable energy. Within a diverse, inclusive and open environment, you will have the chance to contribute to our culture and help us maintain our reputation for operational excellence.


Olleco is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are valued based on their abilities. We believe that diverse voices and perspectives are essential for our growth. By empowering diverse teams to excel, innovate, and be heard, we all achieve more. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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