At Stericycle, our Drivers keep healthcare environments safe by collecting and transporting essential medical waste. Operating 24/7, our team plays a vital role in protecting people and the planet — and safety is always our top priority.
The Role
You’ll be working as part of our busy and valued team of Class 1 Drivers at our Flag ship Alternative Treatment plant in Telford, where you’ll be involved with the safe and timely collection, movement and unloading of healthcare waste from hospitals on a designated route. Driving our Fleet of HGV vehicles, you’ll be the key point of customer contact, completing all associated paperwork and relevant documentation via a hand-held terminal.
We have vacancies working PM shifts:
Start time 3.30pm (9hr shift) /Working 5 Nights out of 7 (45hrs pw)
Hourly rate: £16.50 - £17.00 + £2.36ph Nights Shift allowance + Overtime paid at time & half
Flexibility Essential: Some weekend & B/Holiday working will be required as part of your shift pattern.
ADR required; however, training will be provided for drivers with the relevant skills/background.
*As part of role requirements, all employees are required to complete a DBS check.
What You’ll Do
- Carry out physically demanding tasks, including moving large wheeled bin containers on and off vehicles.
- Safely transport large waste containers to Stericycle incineration & treatment plants.
- Follow all Health & Safety, ADR and driver regulations without compromise.
- Complete documentation using our handheld system.
- Act as a key point of contact for customers, delivering service excellence.
What You’ll Bring
- Relevant Class 1 driving experience with full Licence entitlement, as well as a Full Driver CPC and Digi Card, preferably linked to an ADR certificate - packages 6.1/ 6.2
- Preferably holds a clean driving licence, with no more than three endorsement points.
- A strong safety mindset — stopping work when something doesn’t look right.
- Flexibility, resilience and professionalism.
- Experience in multi‑drop or waste/transport environments (advantage).
We offer our Drivers:
- A competitive salary with enhanced overtime rate + additional shift allowance for nights.
- Annual pay reviews
- 5 weeks annual Leave
- Driver ADR & CPC Training Provided
- Up to 5% company pension contribution
- Death-in-Service benefit
- Free uniform & PPE provided
- Free onsite parking
- Access to SteriCares our company hardship fund
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Referral scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Shred-it & Stericycle family)
Operating from 20 sites across the UK and Ireland, Stericycle and its Shred-it brand are both widely recognized as the UKs leading healthcare waste specialist & Information security solutions provider. Built on unrivalled knowledge and expertise, we’re the clear leader in the delivery of safe, compliant, and sustainable solutions to an ever-increasing customer base.
Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £16.50-£17.00 per hour
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Category CE Licence (required)
- ADR (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
