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LGV 2 FEL Driver AM

Biffa Waste Services · Leicester · United Kingdom

£16.87 per hourFull timeDriver

Posted: 12/10/2026 · Last checked: 13/10/2026

Job description

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LGV 2 Driver - Front-End Loader (FEL)

AM Shift

Hourly Rate: £16.87p/h

Monday to Saturday (including bank holidays)

Start/Finish Times: 04.00 to 13.30

Working as part of a single person crew, you will operate a Front-End Loader (FEL) vehicle, collecting commercial waste from customer sites and transporting it safely to the designated disposal or recycling facility.

 

This is a great job if you like to work using your own initiative in the outdoors, carrying out a role where you can make a difference to the local environment and communities.

 

 

Here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa

•        On-the-job training with our in-house team

•        Access to Biffa Perkz – high street discounts for you and your family

•        Pioneering family-friendly policies

 

We’re here to change the way people think about waste

 

With over 100 years of history, Biffa’s iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK.   Whether we’re turning waste into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions.  Over 11,000 people around the country trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

 

Dedicated to diversity

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

Our Values                                                                                                 

We live by our values of #TFR

Teamwork – working together for each other

Fairness – treating and being treated equally

Respect – appreciating and valuing each other for who we are and what we do

Requirements

  • A valid UK Category C (Class 2) driving licence.
  • A valid Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
  • Previous LGV driving experience.
  • Previous FEL or commercial waste collection experience is desirable.
  • A good understanding of road safety and health and safety procedures.
  • The ability to carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
  • Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

Benefits

  • Company pension scheme
  • Access to a wide range of discounts at popular high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants and online retailers
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Dental care benefits
  • Access to doctor and healthcare services
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

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