Driver (Trainee)

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Working hours: Mon-Fri, 5.45am-3.15pm, plus alternate Sat mornings, 7.15am-11.45am

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future?

At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven individual to join our Operations team based in Bishops Cleeve as a Trainee Driver.

This is more than just a job it’s an opportunity to join a company that is here to show the world that there is more to waste than it seems. Here your contributions will make a real difference as we work towards our shared vision to unlock the potential of waste whilst we are dedicated to leaving a better planet for future generations.

Reporting to the Depot Operations Manager, you will develop the skills to safely operate waste collection vehicles and support a reliable service across multiple locations, ensuring the safety of yourself, your team, and the public.

What will you do

• Carry out daily vehicle checks, complete defect/damage reports, and follow the correct escalation process.
• Comply with tachograph legislation, Working Time Directive, and all company SOPs, risk assessments, and H&S requirements (including PPE).
• Report incidents, near misses, contaminated bins, and non-conforming waste promptly, ensuring all paperwork is accurately completed with job tickets.
• Maintain vehicles to a high standard, including cleanliness and weekly wheel nut torque checks.
• Provide excellent service to colleagues and customers, demonstrating reliability, and strong timekeeping.
• Offer flexibility towards working hours and be available for occasional overtime to meet business and depot needs
• Ensure full compliance with all Company policies and procedures including health and safety and employment.
• Any other duties, such as ad hoc projects, as requested by the job holder’s Manager/Supervisor or the Board of Directors that are within the skills and capabilities of the job holder.

Why you will like working here:

• A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture
• Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive salary and great benefits
• A company that values your voice and ideas

About You

• Hold a full UK driving license
• Strong practical skills, including map reading and following directions, with a clear commitment to our workplace values.
• A proactive, “can-do” attitude with flexibility to take on new tasks and additional hours when required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work well in a team while also using your own initiative.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety requirements, with a commitment to attending all necessary training.

About Grundon?

Grundon is the UK’s largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the waste industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment.

Why Grundon?

At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the dynamic world of waste management and environmental services, this is your opportunity to join one of the industry’s most respected names.