LGV Driver

1 month ago

Swansea, United Kingdom Esken Renewables Full time
DescriptionEsken Renewables is on the lookout for top talent, to join our innovative and results-oriented team. 

Esken Renewables is the UK’s number one supplier of biomass fuel It has long-term contracts in place to supply nearly 2 million tonnes of fuel to Energy Recovery Facilities, generating renewable energy equivalent to the annual domestic electricity needs of 2% of the UK population.

Working as a part of a winning team, we look for people who can spot the opportunity to do things better and have the ability and initiative to put excellent ideas into practice. We take pride in our dedication to delivering our best every day. We bring a can-do attitude - we just get on with it. Our culture is open and honest, agile, and flexible, and we are empowered to look for solutions and bring ideas. We are accountable, we take ownership and focus and commit to our colleagues and customers. We take care, always focus on improving, owning it together and stay connected. 

What is the job?Join our team and make it happen We’re recruiting for LGV Class 1 Day drivers based at our Swansea location. 

Collecting and delivering various products in our supply chain, you’ll be pivotal in continuing Esken Renewables success as the UK’s number one supplier of biomass fuel We have long-term contracts in place to supply nearly 2 million tonnes of fuel to Energy Recovery Facilities, generating renewable energy equivalent to the annual domestic electricity needs of 2% of the UK population. 
Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, 50 hours per week.

Please Note:  Our trailer gantry has a maximum weight limit of 140kg (22st). 
How we do things
  • We have outstanding legal compliance.
  • We treat all of our employees with dignity and respect.
  • We recognise that vocational licences belong to our drivers, not the company.  
  • We listen to our drivers and never ask that they undertake any duty which they deem to be unsafe.
  • We provide full training including our own in-house DCPC.
  • We provide regular two-way briefing sessions with our drivers on matters of safety and legislation – we really do welcome your input
  • We’re always on hand to help and support you.


What we need from you
  • LGV C+E (Class 1) licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points
  • Have good geographical knowledge of the UK road network
  • Good understanding of EU Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive legislation
  • Hold valid DQC and Digital Tachograph Card
  • Live within 1 hour of the depot
Don’t worry if you’ve no experience of bulk work.  Our driver trainers will ensure you’re comfortable with our equipment before you start

And if you join us…
  • Communicate efficiently with Planners and Operations to ensure smooth running of the operation
  • Comply to Drivers’ Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive at all times
  • Uphold the company values and brand image including, uniform / vehicle cleanliness and standards 
  • Follow the training you have been given 
Other Benefits include
  • Scania R-series or Volvo FH
  • 28 days paid holiday per year rising to 33 days
  • Free uniform and PPE
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Access to many High Street discounts
  • Company-funded digital tachograph card renewal
  • Employee forum
  • Driver Representatives
  • Personal development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free eye tests


Why work for us?Joining Esken Renewables will provide you with the opportunity to join an ever growing business, you'll receive benefits such as an employee assistance programme, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, employee referral bonus of up to £150 and a people forum that enables employees to connect over shared experiences and remain engaged with the business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Esken Renewables reserves the right to withdraw this advert following sufficient applications. 

No Agencies please. Esken Renewables is the UK’s number one supplier of biomass fuel, with long-term contracts to supply 1.7 million tonnes of fuel to biomass plants, generating renewable energy equivalent to the annual domestic electricity needs of 2% of the UK population.

Our core business is to supply biomass fuel, which we process from waste wood and by products, and deliver it to a large number of power plants.

We are proud of what we do and the way we do it. Our approach is driven by our desire to “do things differently”. We provide services to help our customers decarbonise their power generation as we transition to a zero-carbon economy. Waste wood and by-products are a valuable resource that should be used to generate value for all of us and our communities.

We invest in our best-in-class infrastructure, cutting edge technology and most importantly, our skilled and dedicated people, to ensure that we maximise the financial and environmental benefits at every stage of the process of transforming waste into renewable energy.

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