Grundon Waste Management
Trainee Driver
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Trainee Driver
Trainee Driver – Operations Team (Ewelme)
Salary: Competitive + driver bonus scheme + fully-funded continued CPC held on a working day Contract: Full-time, permanent Working hours: 42.75 hours per week – Mon-Fri, 5am–2:30pm, plus alternate Sat mornings (5am–9:30am)
Are you ready to make an impact?
At Grundon, we’re seeking a dynamic, passionate, and driven individual to join our Operations team in Ewelme as a Trainee Driver.
This isn’t just a job—it’s the chance to join a company pioneering change in waste management. You’ll contribute to our vision of unlocking the potential of waste while ensuring a cleaner future for generations to come.
Reporting to the Depot Operations Manager, you’ll develop as a driver, operating various waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently. Your role will ensure seamless waste collection and disposal, prioritise safety for yourself, colleagues, and the public, and deliver our highest standards of customer care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily vehicle checks, submit defect/damage reports, and follow the correct escalation process
- Comply with tachograph legislation, Working Time Directive, and all company SOPs, risk assessments, and health & safety requirements (including PPE)
- Report incidents, near misses, contaminated bins, and non-conforming waste promptly (with accurate job tickets)
- Maintain vehicles in immaculate condition, including cleanliness and weekly wheel nut torque checks
- Deliver exceptional service, demonstrating reliability, strong work ethic, and professionalism
- Work flexible hours, including occasional overtime, to meet business needs
- Uphold all company policies and procedures, including health and safety and employment regulations
- Support ad hoc projects as assigned by management
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Why Grundon is for You
- A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture
- Flexible, empowering working style balancing efficiency and lifestyle
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Competitive salary + great benefits
- A company that values your voice and ideas
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About You
Ideal applicants will possess:
- A full UK driving license
- Practical skills such as map reading, direction-following, and behaviours aligned with our values
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset with flexibility for new tasks and extra hours
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team while using independent initiative
- Basic understanding of health & safety, with commitment to all required training
About Grundon
Grundon is the UK’s largest family-owned provider of integrated waste management and environmental services, established in 1929. Our success comes from quality, innovation, and environmental commitment.
Our Values
- Diversity, equality, and inclusion at every level
- A workplace where every voice matters and ideas fuel growth
If you’re ready to shape your future in waste management and environmental services, join Grundon—where excellence drives success, and passion creates impact.
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