ReFood
Class 2 HGV Driver – No experience? No problem!
Location: Dagenham
Full-time | Permanent
Ready to hit the road with us?
Are you ready to launch your career behind the wheel of a heavy goods vehicle? Whether you’ve just qualified or are looking for a fresh start, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
We’re currently hiring Class 2 HGV Drivers – and one of the best parts? No previous HGV driving experience is required. If you’ve got your licence, we’ll provide all the training, guidance, and ongoing support you need to thrive in the role.
But this isn’t just another driving job, it’s your chance to be part of something bigger. ReFood offers businesses an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to recycle food waste while ensuring full compliance with new legislation. We transform food waste into cleaner, greener energy to power businesses and communities across the UK. It’s meaningful work that helps create a sustainable future; and you’ll be at the heart of it, every day. Together, we can re-energise Britain.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Driving a Class 2 vehicle to collect food waste from a variety of customer locations surrounding our depot
- Ensuring timely and efficient collections
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and helping keep our fleet and people safe
- Being the face of the business – professional, polite, and dependable
- Returning the waste to our facility where it's processed into renewable energy
What You’ll Get:
- £3,000 annual bonus (when performance targets are met)
- Competitive base salary
- Paid breaks
- Driver medical covered
- Holiday allowance increasing with service
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Free on-site parking
What We’re Looking For:
- Valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV Licence
- Driver CPC and Tacho card
- Good attention to safety
- A customer-centred approach
- Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
- Positive attitude – you’ll be interacting with customers and representing our brand
Why Work With Us?
This isn’t just another driving job – it’s a chance to be part of the circular economy and contribute to a cleaner future. We’re a growing, forward-thinking business that values its team. We invest in people, offer real rewards for hard work, and treat our drivers as part of our team.
Apply today and take the next step in your driving career.
Be Ready. Be Rewarded. Be ReFood.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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