All Locations
Birmingham
Vacancy Type
Permanent

About the Role

Location: Birmingham

Position: Permanent, Full-Time (Guaranteed Hours)

Earnings: £15.59/hr basic | £19.49/hr Overtime

 

What You’ll Get (The Package)

  • Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours basic

  • Paid Breaks: Get paid for your full shift

  • Great Work-Life Balance: No nights out — regular early morning start at 04:00AM

  • Financial Security: Weekly pay for consistent earnings

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Company pension scheme and Death in Service cover (4x annual salary after 6 months)

  • Career Development: Full PPE provided, plus ongoing training on specialist fleet equipment

Keep the Country Moving with Panda

Panda Waste is a leading waste management provider dedicated to driving sustainability forward. We are currently seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 RoRo (Roll-on Roll-off) Driver to join our busy Birmingham depot.

Operating out of our local site, you will be responsible for the safe delivery, collection, and tipping of roll-on roll-off containers across commercial and industrial sites using our modern fleet. This is a hands-on role for a professional driver who takes pride in safe driving, efficient hook-lift operation, and excellent customer service.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • RoRo & Vehicle Operation: Safely operate Class 2 hook-lift vehicles to deliver, swap, collect, and empty RoRo containers across commercial customer sites.

  • Sheeting & Site Safety: Ensure all containers are properly loaded, balanced, and securely sheeted before transport.

  • Service Delivery: Complete daily scheduled routes efficiently while maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe environment at customer locations.

  • Digital Systems: Accurately record job details, collection data, and consignment notes using an on-board tablet.

  • Compliance & Defect Reporting: Conduct thorough daily walk-round checks, report vehicle defects promptly, and strictly adhere to EU drivers' hours and road transport regulations.

  • Customer Service: Act as an ambassador for Panda Waste, maintaining a polite and professional manner on site.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

  • Days: Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts on a rotational basis.

  • Start Times: 04:00AM

What We’re Looking For

  • Licence & Qualifications: Valid UK Category C licence, up-to-date Driver CPC, and a Digital Tachograph card.

  • Compliance Mindset: Strong knowledge of driver hours, tachograph regulations, and safe load distribution.

  • Local Knowledge: Good geographical awareness of Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands routes.

  • Reliability: Strong work ethic, punctuality, and flexibility for rotational weekend support.

Why Join Panda?

If you are a skilled HGV Driver looking for job security, competitive weekly pay, and a modern fleet to operate, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your driving career with Panda Waste!

About Us

We are Panda. We value waste.

We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

 

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.
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