Location: ReFood UK Ltd, Widnes
Hours: 48 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Licence: HGV Class C+E + Driver CPC + Digital Tachograph Card
Make every journey count.
At ReFood, we are doing things differently. We take food waste and transform it into valuable resources, including renewable energy and sustainable products.
We are now looking for an experienced Service Delivery Driver – Class C+E to join our team in Widnes.
If you are a professional HGV driver who takes pride in delivering great customer service, operating vehicles safely and keeping things moving, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Service Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for providing a safe, reliable, and professional waste collection service to our customers across the region.
You will be representing ReFood every day, so we are looking for someone who combines excellent driving standards with a positive, customer-focused attitude.
What you will be doing
Driving a range of HGV Class C+E vehicles, including articulated vehicles, bulk tippers and fridge boxes.
Operating vehicle equipment such as bin lifts, tail lifts, and tipper bodies.
Carrying out daily vehicle and equipment checks and reporting any issues.
Ensuring vehicles and equipment are kept clean, safe, and serviceable.
Completing driver, collection, and other required documentation accurately.
Using an electronic PDA to record collections and complete operational requirements.
Following safe procedures when tipping and unloading.
Completing customer collections efficiently and professionally.
Delivering excellent customer service and acting as a positive ambassador for ReFood.
Working in accordance with all relevant Drivers' Hours, Working Time, health & safety, and company requirements.
Working collaboratively with the Transport and Logistics team to ensure collections are completed efficiently.
What we are looking for
You will need:
A full HGV Class C+E driving licence.
A valid Driver CPC.
A valid Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
A good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations.
Previous experience driving Class C+E vehicles.
A professional and customer-focused approach.
Good communication skills.
The ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
The ability to organise and prioritise collections effectively.
A strong commitment to health, safety, and following procedures.
It would be great if you also have:
Previous experience in waste collection.
Experience operating tippers, fridge boxes, curtainsiders or tankers.
Do not have experience with all of our specialist equipment? That is okay — relevant training will be provided.
Why ReFood?
This is not just another driving job.
You will be joining a business that is helping to create a more sustainable future by turning food waste into valuable resources.
You will also become part of a team where safety, reliability, customer service, and teamwork really matter.
We provide the training and support you need to do your job safely and effectively, along with a uniform to help you look the part when representing ReFood.
What we expect from you
As one of our drivers, you will be a key face of ReFood to our customers and the wider public.
We are looking for someone who:
? Takes pride in their work
? Drives safely and responsibly
? Treats customers and colleagues with respect
? Communicates clearly and professionally
? Is reliable and committed
? Can work independently and use their own initiative
? Understands that safety always comes first
The essentials
Requirement
Essential / Desirable
HGV Class C+E Licence
Essential
Driver CPC
Essential
Digital Tachograph Card
Essential
Knowledge of Drivers' Hours & WTD
Essential
Previous Class C+E experience
Essential
Waste collection experience
Desirable
Tipper / Fridge Box / Curtainsider / Tanker experience
Desirable
Ready to get moving?
If you are an experienced Class C+E driver looking for a permanent opportunity with a growing business that is making a real difference to the environment, we would like to hear from you.
Join ReFood and help us turn today's food waste into tomorrow's resources.
Apply today and take the next step in your driving career
Salary description
£17.24 - £17.24 per hour