HGV Class 1 Driver

AnaVation LLC; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services provider is seeking a customer-focused driver in the North East of England. This permanent position offers opportunities for overtime, a competitive salary of £16.50 plus bonus, and consistent work hours from Monday to Friday. Candidates must possess a Class 1 license with ADR and experience in safe vehicle operation. The role involves safely collecting, delivering, and managing containers while ensuring strong customer relationships. Join a stable and essential service environment supporting healthcare.

Benefits

Opportunities for overtime

Private Healthcare and Dental care options

Employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Class 1 license with ADR required.
• Experience operating vehicles safely.
• Strong focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect and deliver containers at customer locations.
• Build positive customer relationships.
• Manage delivery routes effectively.

Skills

Customer focus

Driving skills

Flexibility

Job description

Sharpsmart are part of Daniels Health, a global business providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden.

Take a look at our website for further information on how we are making healthcare safer: Sharpsmart | Sharps, Hazardous and Medical Waste Management.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer focused driver with a Class 1 license and to utilize your experience with our healthcare customers.

What will the role involve?

• Safely collecting, delivering and storing our containers at customer locations
• Providing strong customer service and building positive customer relationships
• Operating vehicles in a safe manner
• Completing deliveries to time schedule, and clearly communicating changes or challenges as they arise
• Loading and unloading
• Managing a route per leaderships direction | delivering timely, efficient and effective service
• Complying with regulations, logging hours and roadside inspections
• Heavy lifting

Who are we looking for?

• Class 1 license with ADR
• A flexible, can-do attitude with a strong customer focus
• Experience operating vehicles in a safe manner with a manual element
• On time delivery practices and the understanding of our essential service

What are we offering?

• Opportunities for overtime
• Consistent work hours - Days, Monday-Friday
• Permanent position
• Competitive salary – This position is offering a rate of £16.50 + bonus.
• Safe work environment – We supply above and beyond the standard PPE protocols for safe handling of medical waste – Our Facilities | Sharpsmart
• Private Healthcare and Dental care options
• Employee benefits scheme including financial planning, gym scheme, discounts across a range of retail, days out & leisure, travel, motoring, food & drink plus much more.
• Genuine investment throughout your career for professional development
• Stability as an essential service to healthcare, ensuring a non-seasonal and stable business environment

Why work for us?

Take a look at what our team have to say: Our Culture | Sharpsmart

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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