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From the employer's careers site First seen 10 Nov 2026

LGV 2 Food Waste Driver

Salary

£16.87 per hour

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Description

We are seeking a skilled LGV 2 Food Waste Driver to join our team in Leicester. As a driver, you will be responsible for collecting food waste from commercial and domestic customers, safely operating the vehicle, loading and unloading bins, completing scheduled collections, and maintaining high standards of customer service and health and safety.

This is a great job if you like to work using your own initiative in the outdoors, carrying out a role where you can make a difference to the local environment and communities.

Benefits of working with Biffa:

  • On-the-job training with our in-house team
  • Access to Biffa Perkz – high street discounts for you and your family
  • Pioneering family-friendly policies
  • Company pension scheme
  • Access to a wide range of discounts at popular high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants, and online retailers
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Dental care benefits
  • Access to doctor and healthcare services
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

Requirements:

  • Valid LGV/HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
  • Valid Driver CPC / Driver Qualification Card
  • Good understanding of road safety and vehicle safety
  • Ability to complete daily vehicle checks and report defects
  • Good knowledge of drivers' hours and tachograph requirements
  • Ability to safely manoeuvre and operate a large rigid vehicle
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Good awareness of health & safety procedures
  • Previous waste collection or multi-drop driving experience desirable.

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Skills

Required

  • LGV/HGV Class 2 driving licence
  • Driver CPC / Driver Qualification Card
  • road safety
  • vehicle safety
  • daily vehicle checks
  • drivers' hours
  • tachograph requirements
  • large rigid vehicle operation
  • communication skills
  • customer service skills
  • health & safety procedures

Nice to have

  • waste collection
  • multi-drop driving experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.workable.com/view/woFmCiifDwjSJBRni4UxBx/lgv-2-food-waste-driver-in-leicester-at-biffa-waste-services

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