Panda Recycling UK
HGV Class 2 Transit Driver
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Location: Leeds Skelton Grange
Position: Permanent, Full-Time (Guaranteed Hours)
Earnings: £12.71/hr basic | £15.89/hr Overtime
OTE: £37,300 (Based on a 50-hour week: 40 basic hours + 10 hours regular overtime, plus daily completion bonuses)
What You’ll Get (The Package)
- We offer real earning potential with a supportive employer that values its drivers.
- Guaranteed Hours: Stable income with a 40-hour basic contract, plus plenty of regular overtime available.
- High Earning Potential: Great weekly earnings with overtime paid at £15.89 per hour after 40 hours.
- Paid Breaks: Fully paid 30-minute rest breaks included—get paid for your full shift.
- Boosted Earnings: Earn an extra £10 per day completion bonus (£50 per week) to top up your take-home pay.
- No Specialist Licence Needed: Can be driven on a standard, normal UK driving licence.
- Work-Life Balance: Early morning starts (around 05:00 AM) meaning you finish earlier in the day with no nights out.
- Job Security: Long-term employment with a stable, purpose-driven company, with full PPE and uniform provided.
Keep the Country Moving with Panda
Panda Waste provides reliable and efficient collection services, ensuring bins and containers are safely transported for processing and disposal. We are currently hiring a Transit Driver to join our busy Leeds team.
Operating out of our Leeds Skelton Grange depot, you will play a vital role in our operations, ensuring the seamless movement of waste containers while giving our clients total peace of mind and an excellent first impression. This is a hands-on role for a professional driver who takes pride in safe driving, exceptional customer service, and maintaining high vehicle standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Service Delivery: Responsibly collect, exchange, and deliver waste bins and containers from customer sites safely, effectively, and efficiently.
- Customer Service: Communicate with customers upon arrival on-site in a professional, friendly manner, always ensuring exceptional service.
- Compliance & Tech: Carry out thorough daily vehicle safety checks, report defects promptly, and ensure company vehicles are kept in excellent condition.
- Admin & Data: Complete all necessary delivery paperwork, report daily, and maintain strict compliance with Data Protection and GDPR throughout all activities.
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Working Hours & Shift Pattern
- Days: Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays on a rotational basis.
- Start Times: Early morning starts, typically starting around 05:00 AM until finish.
What We’re Looking For
- Essential Requirement: A full, clean UK driving licence (Category B).
- Experience: Previous experience in a multi-drop delivery or collection environment is preferred. A strong geographical knowledge of the local area is a major plus.
- Physical Fitness: A strong work ethic with a practical, 'hands-on' approach is required, as the role involves manual handling and the movement of commercial containers.
- Skills: Excellent time management, interpersonal, and communication skills. Any background working outdoors is a distinct positive.
About You
You are a professional, conscientious, and self-motivated driver who takes pride in doing the job properly. You are flexible, value safety, and thrive in a role that balances independent driving with great customer interaction.
Why Join Panda?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced operation with a supportive team culture and the chance to build a rewarding, stable career with an industry leader.
If you’re a dependable driver who values safety, professionalism, and doing the job properly, apply today to join our Leeds team!
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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.
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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.
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