LGV 2 Driver Food Waste
Company: Biffa Waste Services
Role summary
LGV 2 Driver Food Waste is a full-time role at Biffa Waste Services in Hailsham, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-20. Salary: GBP 17 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- LGV 2 Driver Food Waste
- Company
- Biffa Waste Services
- Location
- Hailsham, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Salary
- GBP 17 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-20
If you enjoy working outdoors and want a reliable Monday-to-Friday schedule, this is a great chance to join a fresh team at a well-established company. You’ll be home every evening thanks to the consistent daytime hours, and the role offers immediate start dates with no degree or complex office politics required.
Job description
LGV Driver – Residential Food Waste Collections
Location: Hailsham Depot
Pay Rate: £16.67p/h
Shift: Monday to Friday, 07:00
New Food Waste Contract – Immediate & 2026 Start Dates Available
We’re looking for LGV Drivers to work as part of a crew to join our new Residential Food Waste Collections team.
You’ll be responsible for collecting and emptying food waste caddy bins across local routes on a multi-collection basis.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, using their own initiative and working as part of a team.
Here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa
On-the-job training with our in-house team
Access to Biffa Perkz – high street discounts for you and your family
Pioneering family-friendly policies
Our Values
We live by our values of #TFR
Teamwork – working together for each other
Fairness – treating and being treated equally
Respect – appreciating and valuing each other for who we are and what we do
We’re here to change the way people think about waste
With over 100 years of history, Biffa’s iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK. Whether we’re turning waste into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Over 11,000 people around the country trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.
Dedicated to diversity
Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.
Valid LGV/HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
Valid Driver CPC / Driver Qualification Card
Good understanding of road safety and vehicle safety
Ability to complete daily vehicle checks and report defects
Good knowledge of drivers' hours and tachograph requirements
Ability to safely manoeuvre and operate a large rigid vehicle
Good communication and customer service skills
Good awareness of health & safety procedures
Company pension scheme
Access to a wide range of discounts at popular high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants and online retailers
Cycle to Work scheme
Dental care benefits
Access to doctor and healthcare services
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
And many more