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HGV Class 2 Transit Driver
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HGV Class 2 Transit Driver
Permanent Full-Time Transit Driver – Leeds Skelton Grange
About The Role
Location: Leeds Skelton Grange
Position: Permanent, Full-Time (Guaranteed Hours)
Earnings:
- Basic: £12.65/hour
- Overtime: £15.81/hour
- OTE (On-The-Earnings): £37,133 | Based on 50-hour week (40 hours basic + 10 hours regular overtime + daily completion bonuses)
What You’ll Get
Panda Waste provides competitive benefits with the goal of supporting its dedicated drivers:
- Stable Income: Guaranteed 40-hour basic contract with abundant additional overtime opportunities.
- High Earning Potential: Exceptional weekly earnings; overtime is paid at £15.81 per hour after 40 hours.
- Paid Rest Breaks: Fully compensated 30-minute rest breaks included (paid as if working).
- Boosted Earnings: Daily completion bonus of £10 (£50/week) to enhance take-home pay.
- Safety First: Driven on a standard UK driving licence (no specialist licence required).
- Work-Life Balance: Early start times ~05:00 AM, allowing for a good finish time with no night shifts.
- Job Security: Long-term opportunity with full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform provided.
The Role: Keep The Country Moving with Panda
Panda Waste operates reliable and efficient waste collection services, transporting bins and containers to processing sites. As a Transit Driver in our Leeds Skelton Grrange depot, you will ensure the seamless movement of waste containers while upholding exceptional service standards. This hands-on role demands safe driving, outstanding customer service, and impeccable vehicle upkeep—ideal for a conscientious professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Service Delivery: Safely collect, exchange, and deliver waste containers between customer sites with efficiency and professionalism.
- Customer Engagement: Communicate confidently with clients on-site, maintaining a professional yet friendly demeanour.
- Compliance & Vehicle Maintenance:
- Conduct thorough pre-daily safety vehicle checks.
- Report any defects or issues immediately.
- Ensure fleet vehicles remain in excellent condition at all times.
- Administrative Tasks: Accurately complete delivery paperwork, submit daily reports, and adhere strictly to data protection (GDPR) policies.
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
- Days: Operated Monday–Friday with occasional rotating Saturdays.
- Start Times: Early commence (~05:00 AM) for a solid finish time.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- Hold a full, clean UK Driver’s Licence (Category B).
- Previous experience in multi-drop delivery or collection environments (preferred).
- Strong knowledge of the local Leeds area (a notable plus).
- Robust physical fitness, given the manual handling of commercial containers.
Key Skills:
- Exceptional time management and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Outdoor work experience (a distinct merit).
Personal Mindset:
- Self-motivated, with a proactive, hands-on approach.
- Safety-conscious, with a commitment to ethical work practices.
- Flexible, customer-focused, and able to balance individual responsibility with team collaboration.
About You
An outstanding, dependable Transit Driver is someone who:
- Places pride in workmanship and attention to detail.
- Thrives on professionalism and exceptional customer interaction.
- Embodies adaptability and valuing team collaboration.
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Why Join Panda?
This is an exceptional opportunity to develop a long-term, rewarding career—all while being part of a rapidly expanding industry leader. Long-established since 1994, Panda Waste unites a family of over 3,000 dedicated colleagues and partners who are driven by a mission to transform waste into resource efficiency.
Collectively, we:
- Protect Our People: Champion mental and physical wellbeing.
- Empower clean growth through innovation.
- Resolve challenges collaboratively with bold, principled thinking.
- Embrace trust and integrity in every task.
- Aim to create positive impact for our clients and communities.
About Panda Waste
At Panda Waste, we value every human and material resource with responsibility and respect. We do more than just collect waste—we work towards resource recovery goals, ensuring materials are recycled effectively and sustainable disposal standards are upheld.
- Strong recognition of diversity and inclusion drives our recruitment policies.
- Nurture success by promoting training, development, and career progression for all team members.
- Service with pride: All efforts—spanning daily operations to bold innovation—reflect our commitment to professional excellence.
If the values resonate with you, and you are eager to contribute to a purpose-driven business—apply today to join the team that ‘keeps the country moving’.
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