What you’ll be doing
The Class 1 LGV Driver role involves the safe and efficient operation of heavy goods vehicles to support daily transport and operational requirements. The position requires a professional approach to driving, a strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards, and effective communication with operational teams. Drivers are expected to represent the company positively, comply with all legal and company policies, and contribute to reliable, compliant, and efficient transport operations.
What you will bring
To be successful in this position it is essential that you hold the following qualifications and experience:
Full LGV C+E (Class 1) Licence.
Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
Relevant haulage experience and thorough understanding of LGV vehicles and how they operate.
Whilst training and development opportunities are provided and encouraged for our roles, the following are advantageous:
Valid Driver CPC qualification. Or willingness to work towards.
What we offer you
Competitive salary.
Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
29 days annual leave including statutory bank holidays – increasing to 34 days after 5 years.
Death in Service cover – 4x Salary.
Free on-site car parking.
Company sick pay scheme– up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service
Cycle to work scheme.
We offer training and personal development programmes to our employees to provide opportunities to develop and progress.
Benefits portal including lifestyle savings
Wellbeing support for mental health.
All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.
Who are we?
Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the Lancashire Waste Contract.
Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual (black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill.
Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable community waste and our people are vital in helping us achieve this.
Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.
We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of all our employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer:
Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed.
Candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV by Friday 12th June 2026.
Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.
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All roles are subject to the following:
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a zero-tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out periodic random tests.
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Salary description
£36260.00 - £36260.00 per year