Waste Handling & Collection Driver

Job description

Join Our Growing Team at iWaste!

iWaste is a fast-growing UK-wide specialist in electrical and electronic waste (WEEE) recycling. We provide businesses with simple, reliable and fully compliant waste collection and recycling services across the country.

From IT equipment and electrical goods to batteries, bins and full site clearances, we collect and process a wide range of materials, helping customers dispose of waste safely and responsibly. We also support specialist projects including secure data destruction and equipment decommissioning.

At iWaste, you’ll be part of a practical, hands-on team that keeps businesses moving and the environment protected. No two days are the same, and every job plays a part in delivering essential nationwide recycling services.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Your key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Carrying out daily vehicle checks — including oil, coolant, and AdBlue levels — and reporting any faults or damage promptly.
• Taking ownership of your assigned vehicle, ensuring it is kept clean and fully stocked with necessary supplies.
• Driving to and from customer and supplier locations across the UK, in line with UK driving regulations.
• Whilst on customer sites, you’ll be exchanging bins, emptying containers, loading loose equipment into stillages, and carrying out a range of general collection duties.
• Managing an average of 3–4 jobs per day, starting from the furthest destination and working your way back to site (e.g., trips to South Wales or Birmingham).
• Loading vehicles securely using provided ratchet straps, ensuring all equipment is safe for transport.
• Using a company mobile to capture collection and delivery confirmations via site contact signatures (full training provided).

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A strong communicator
• Punctual, dependable, and trustworthy
• Well-organised, with the ability to plan ahead
• A natural problem-solver with a calm, polite manner
• Physically capable and comfortable with manual handling

This role involves a mix of driving and hands-on work, and we expect every team member to represent iWaste with professionalism and courtesy at all times — whether dealing with customers, colleagues, or the general public.

The Details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 hour days, working hours vary between 6am and 6pm(latest).
• No weekend work — ever.
• Full-time position with optional nights away (paid).

Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-07-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English