All Locations
Wolverhampton
Advertising Salary
£14.00
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time

About the Role

Acumen Waste Services, part of the Beauparc Group, provides waste transportation and management from our depot across the country. We're committed to sustainable practices and the circular economy.

The Role: Rigid HGV Class 2 Driver

Based at our Wolverhampton yard (WV1 2HS), you will operate rigid HGV Class 2 vehicles for hazardous waste collection, driving all-round the UK. its hand ball and physical work with occasional nights out required 1-3 a week depending on work.

  • Shift Pattern: Day shift, Monday–Friday, 40 contracted hours per week. Flexible start (4:00 am – 6:00 am). Occasional night work may be required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely operate Class 2 HGVs for bin collection and delivery.
  • Be able to work on initiative.
  • Follow planning routes.
  • Perform daily vehicle safety checks.
  • Provide excellent customer service.

Essential Requirements

  • Valid UK Category C licence + current Driver CPC.
  • Digital tachograph card.
  • Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and safety regulations.
  • Excellent communication and customer focus.
  • Physically fit for manual handling.
  • Committed to safety, sustainability, and teamwork.
  • ADR certification preferred (training available).

What We Offer

  • Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour.
  • Overtime: 1.5x rate (£21.00/hour) for hours over 45 per week. (Typical 50-55 hour week: Approx. £840 - £924 gross before bonuses).
  • Daily Bonuses:
    • £10.00 Early Start Bonus (before 4:30 am).
    • £3.00 Meal Allowance a day.
    • Total Daily Bonus Potential: £13.00 (£65.00 per week based on 5 days).
  • Night Work Allowance: £26.50 per night when required.
  • Additional Benefits: Company-paid HGV parking/meal allowances (night work), 1 hour paid break daily, full PPE/uniform, training opportunities (ADR), 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increases to 25 days), modern fleet.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a dedicated, safety-conscious driver with excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach. You're physically robust, adaptable to flexible hours, and committed to high standards.

Ready to drive efficiency with Acumen?

Apply now.

 

About Us

Join us on the journey…..

Over the past 30 years, Beauparc has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.

Whilst Beauparc is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre.  As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We constantly push the boundaries of innovation.  What’s good today can be better tomorrow.

Beauparc is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business.

Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes. 

Take the first step today and join us on the journey……….

Beauparc aims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside.

(DE&I Policy Statement)

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