Tipper Driver

Tipper Driver (Class 2) – Full Time, PermanentBased at our Transport Depot, Crompton Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4BGCompetitive pay + overtime + quarterly bonusFull-time | Monday to Friday | Approx. 55 hours per weekWe have multiple vacancies available – apply now and join our award-winning driving team.Are you a Class 2 driver with experience in Waste, Aggregates or Recycling? Even if you haven’t driven a tipper before — we’ll train you.WARDis recruitingTipper Driversto join our growing fleet at our Ilkeston depot. Thanks to our dedicated in-house Driver Trainer, we offer full hands-on training for drivers with relevant experience who are eager to learn. If you’ve got the right licence and a positive attitude, we’ll help you develop the rest.You’ll be part of a team of over 100 professional drivers helping us lead the way in environmental sustainability. We’re proud to be a FORS Gold accredited operator and invest heavily in training, safety, and driver development.What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll play a key role in our transport operation – collecting and delivering loads to and from customer sites, quarries and recycling facilities. Our tippers support key waste, aggregate and metal movements.Your responsibilities will include:Operating Class 2 tipper vehicles (training provided if needed)Following routing and delivery instructions provided by our plannersCommunicating professionally with site personnel and customersConducting daily walkaround checks and defect reportingAdhering to all Safe Operating Procedures and road traffic regulationsEnsuring loads are secured and transported safely and legallyWhat You’ll NeedA valid LGV Cat C (Class 2) licenceCPC card and Digital Tachograph cardGood knowledge of UK road networksExperience in tipper or construction vehicle driving is preferred – but if you have Class 2 experience, we’ll train youA professional, safety-conscious approach and a strong work ethicAccelerate Your Driving Career with WardOnce you’ve settled into your role, you’ll have the opportunity to cross-train on other vehicles in our fleet – such as Skip, RoRo or Artics.We also offer company-sponsored Class 1 licence upgrades to help you progress in your driving career and increase your future earning potential. If you want to grow, we’ll support you every step of the way.What’s in It for You?Full-time, permanent position with approx. 55 hours per weekEnhanced overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per weekAchievable quarterly bonus based on safe and efficient drivingAccess to ourRe-WARD Benefits, including:▪ Life Insurance▪ Employee Assistance Programme▪ Cycle to Work Scheme▪ Free flu jabs▪ Restaurant and retail discounts, and morePaid CPC training and development opportunities£500 Refer-a-Friend bonus – help us find more great driversIncreasing annual leave with length of serviceCompany pension schemeModern, well-maintained vehicle fleetJoin a FORS Gold-accredited and safety-focused operationWhy Join WARD?WARD is one of the UK’s largest independent metal and waste recycling specialists, with over 400 employees and an annual turnover of over £300 million. We are a family-owned, purpose-driven business committed to transforming waste into reusable resources.We take care of our people, support long-term careers, and invest in development. When you join WARD, you become part of a team that’s building a more sustainable future — and looking after the drivers who help make it happen.Interested but not experienced in tipper driving?If you’ve got the licence and the attitude, we’ll take care of the training.Apply now and drive your future forward with Ward.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentAdditional leaveCompany eventsCompany pensionCycle to work schemeFree flu jabsFree parkingOn-site parkingReferral programmeSchedule:Monday to FridayOvertimeWork Location: On the roadReference ID: Tipper Driver (Class 2) – Full Time, PermanentComplete the form below to apply for this role..Name *Email *Comments *Upload CV * Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docm, docx, Max. file size: 50 MB.Class 1 (Bulker & Low Loader) Driver – Full Time, Permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr