Tipper Driver

Job Description:

Tipper Driver (Class 2) – Full Time, Permanent
Based at our Transport Depot, Crompton Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4BG
Competitive pay + overtime + quarterly bonus
Full-time | Monday to Friday | Approx. 55 hours per week

We have multiple vacancies available – apply now and join our award-winning driving team.

Are you a Class 2 driver with experience in Waste, Aggregates or Recycling? Even if you haven’t driven a tipper before — we’ll train you.

WARD is recruiting Tipper Drivers to join our growing fleet at our Ilkeston depot. Thanks to our dedicated in-house Driver Trainer, we offer full hands-on training for drivers with relevant experience who are eager to learn. If you’ve got the right licence and a positive attitude, we’ll help you develop the rest.

You’ll be part of a team of over 100 professional drivers helping us lead the way in environmental sustainability. We’re proud to be a FORS Gold accredited operator and invest heavily in training, safety, and driver development.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in our transport operation – collecting and delivering loads to and from customer sites, quarries and recycling facilities. Our tippers support key waste, aggregate and metal movements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating Class 2 tipper vehicles (training provided if needed)
• Following routing and delivery instructions provided by our planners
• Communicating professionally with site personnel and customers
• Conducting daily walkaround checks and defect reporting
• Adhering to all Safe Operating Procedures and road traffic regulations
• Ensuring loads are secured and transported safely and legally

What You’ll Need

• A valid LGV Cat C (Class 2) licence
• CPC card and Digital Tachograph card
• Good knowledge of UK road networks
• Experience in tipper or construction vehicle driving is preferred – but if you have Class 2 experience, we’ll train you
• A professional, safety-conscious approach and a strong work ethic

Accelerate Your Driving Career with Ward

Once you’ve settled into your role, you’ll have the opportunity to cross-train on other vehicles in our fleet – such as Skip, RoRo or Artics.

We also offer company-sponsored Class 1 licence upgrades to help you progress in your driving career and increase your future earning potential. If you want to grow, we’ll support you every step of the way.

What’s in It for You?

Full-time, permanent position with approx. 55 hours per week

Enhanced overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week

Achievable quarterly bonus based on safe and efficient driving

Access to our Re-WARD Benefits, including:

▪ Life Insurance▪ Employee Assistance Programme▪ Cycle to Work Scheme▪ Free flu jabs▪ Restaurant and retail discounts, and more

Paid CPC training and development opportunities 

£500 Refer-a-Friend bonus – help us find more great drivers

Increasing annual leave with length of service

Company pension scheme

Modern, well-maintained vehicle fleet

Join a FORS Gold-accredited and safety-focused operation

Why Join WARD?

WARD is one of the UK’s largest independent metal and waste recycling specialists, with over 400 employees and an annual turnover of over £300 million. We are a family-owned, purpose-driven business committed to transforming waste into reusable resources.

We take care of our people, support long-term careers, and invest in development. When you join WARD, you become part of a team that’s building a more sustainable future — and looking after the drivers who help make it happen.

Interested but not experienced in tipper driving? If you’ve got the licence and the attitude, we’ll take care of the training. Apply now and drive your future forward with Ward.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Tipper Driver (Class 2) – Full Time, Permanent