HGV driver Nottingham

Ready to take the wheel in a role with great earning potential, guaranteed hours and a business that genuinely values its drivers? Join Enva as a Class 2 HGV Driver and become part of a growing, purpose-led company helping customers recover, recycle and manage waste responsibly every day. Based from Colwick, Nottingham, you will be out on the road, keeping essential services moving and representing a business where Safety First , Teamwork , Ownership , Excellence and Integrity are more than words — they shape how we work.

This is a permanent, full-time driving role with guaranteed 45-hour weeks, strong earning potential and the opportunity to build a long-term career in a business that is growing, investing and making a real environmental impact. You will deliver, collect and exchange skips, roll-on-roll-off containers and/or trade/FEL bins across a range of customer settings, taking pride in doing the job safely, efficiently and professionally.

You will be one of the trusted faces of Enva — meeting customers, solving practical challenges and making sure every job is completed to the right standard. If you enjoy being active, working independently, being part of a strong team and taking pride in a job well done, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive operation where good drivers are recognised, respected and valued.

Every shift is different, but the goal is always the same: complete routes safely, deliver excellent service and work as one team to keep customers moving. You will have the confidence to manage your vehicle, paperwork, customer contact and on-site decisions with care, professionalism and pride.

· Get out on the road each day delivering, collecting and exchanging skips, roll-on-roll-off containers and/or trade/FEL bins across varied customer sites.

· Put Safety First on every job by following safe working procedures, risk assessments, company policies and site instructions.

· Complete daily vehicle checks, keep your cab clean and safe, and report any defects, hazards, incidents or concerns promptly.

· Take Ownership of Duty of Care requirements by checking waste, completing documentation accurately, securing and sheeting loads, and transporting waste safely.

· Use handheld devices, tickets and paperwork accurately so customer records, job details and signatures are completed properly first time.

· Make sure skips placed on the road have the right permit, lights and cones in place.

· Provide a professional, helpful and friendly service to customers, acting as a positive ambassador for Enva on every visit.

· Use sound judgement when dealing with access issues, abnormal loads, site restrictions or customer concerns, escalating anything that cannot be resolved safely.

· Work closely with the transport team to keep routes moving, communicate clearly and support efficient, reliable service delivery.

· Take part in end-of-shift debriefs, sharing updates on safety, vehicle condition, route challenges and ideas for improvement.

· Bring Enva’s values to life by showing Teamwork , aiming for Excellence and acting with Integrity in every customer and colleague interaction.

Skills, Knowledge and Licences

You do not need to know everything on day one — we will support you with training, systems and local ways of working. What matters most is that you bring the right licence, a safety-first mindset, a professional attitude and the confidence to work well with customers, colleagues and the public.

· Full UK driving licence with the correct entitlement to drive Class 2 HGV vehicles.

· Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.

· Previous HGV driving experience is desirable, especially in waste, recycling, construction, skips, roll-on-roll-off or multi-drop environments.

· Strong safety awareness with the ability to follow procedures, assess risk and make sensible decisions on customer sites and public roads.

· **Good working knowledge of driver hours, tachograph rules, vehicle checks and road transport compliance.

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· Confident customer service skills , with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally and positively.

· Practical problem-solving ability when dealing with access restrictions, site conditions, load issues or changes to daily routes.

· Good attention to detail when completing tickets, handheld device updates, waste transfer notes and other required paperwork.

· A reliable, flexible and team-focused approach , with pride in delivering a great service and representing Enva well.

We know great drivers have choices — so we have built an offer that rewards hard work, gives you stability and supports life beyond work. With guaranteed hours, bonus opportunities, wellbeing support and a growing business behind you, Enva gives you the platform to earn well, feel valued and develop your career.

· Earn up to £45,000 per year with strong earning potential and sensible overtime opportunities.

· £1,000 sign-on and retention bonus for eligible successful candidates.

· Guaranteed 45 hours every week , giving you stability, consistency and dependable earnings.

· Permanent, full-time role with a growing business in an essential, purpose-led industry.

· 21 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays , with access to a Holiday Purchase Scheme.

· Company pension scheme and employee life insurance for added peace of mind.

· £1,000 referral bonus opportunities through our employee referral scheme.

· 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme plus wider health and wellbeing support when you need it.

· Enhanced family-friendly policies to help support life outside work.