HGV Class 1 & 2 Driver – Skip Loader / Hook Loader / Walking Floor Trailer

Locations: Chichester |Fareham | Portsmouth | Southampton

Position: Full-Time, Permanent Earnings: £44,140+ potential annual gross (based on 55 hours/week) | Base Rate: £14.40/hr (50 hours guaranteed)

Transition Your Skills to a Leading Fleet At TJ Waste, we value the precision, reliability, and work ethic that service leavers bring to the civilian workforce. As a leading waste management provider in the South East, we recycle up to 100% of the materials we handle. We are looking for dependable Class 1 and Class 2 drivers to join our growing commercial fleet.

Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced military driver, your commitment to safety and operational discipline makes you a great fit for our team.

What We Offer (Pay & Hours) We provide a transparent, high-earning pay structure with guaranteed hours:

Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 50 hours per week.
Mon–Fri Overtime: 1.5x (£21.60/hr) after 10 hours daily.
Saturdays: 1.5x (£21.60/hr) for all hours.
Sundays & Bank Holidays: 2x (£28.80/hr) for all hours.
Tax Benefits: Mobile Worker Allowance (approx. £0.225/hr tax relief).

The Kit You will operate well-maintained, modern commercial vehicles across three main categories:

Skip Loader
Hook Loader
Walking Floor Trailer / Ejector Trailer

What You Need

Licence: Valid Category C or C+E (Class 1 or 2).
CPC: Valid Driver Qualification Card.
Experience: 1 year driving goods vehicles preferred, but military driving experience is highly valued—let’s talk.
Attributes: Strong commitment to safety, legal compliance, and reliable attendance.

Benefits

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
“Perks at Work” discount platform + 20% off personal skip hire.
Full company uniform and high-grade PPE provided.
3% Employer pension contribution.
Employee referral scheme.
Free on-site parking at all depots.

Ready to transition to a secure commercial career? Apply today and a member of the TJ team will be in touch.