Cat B Collection Driver (Night Shifts)

London, England, UK on site Until 9/8/2026 First posted July 10, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026
Job description

Are you an experienced driver with a passion for making a difference and progressing in your career? If so, then this is the perfect role for you.

First Mile is a leading recycling company in London, collecting and recycling waste from over 30,000 customers daily. We are a forward thinking recycling company with a zero to landfill policy and continue to be London's only BCORP certified waste management company. This is why when working for First Mile you really are making a huge difference for the better.

This role will involve you visiting customers on your allocated round and collecting the refuse. You will then mark off the collections on our state-of-the-art app, which will also help provide you with the most efficient routes, before coming back to the yard to finish. You will also get the opportunity to obtain your HGV license through our academy program, helping take the next step in your driving career.

Shift Pattern:

- Monday to Friday. Each shift is 9 hours of work plus a 45 minute unpaid break

- Rounds start anytime between 5pm and 9pm depending on the round you are assigned

Requirements

- Valid UK Driving license with 6 points or less

- Happy with frequent heavy lifting and time on feet

- Experience working night shifts (desirable)

- Experience working in a similar role

- Experience driving in a city (London is preferable)

- Right to work in the UK

- Good understanding of English

Benefits

- Opportunity to obtain your HGV license

- 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays, as well as an extra day for each complete year of service

- £40 Monthly welfare allowance

- Access to our employee assistance program, including free financial advice

- Access to our salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to make savings at various retailers

- Company pension scheme

About this role

Summary

Collect waste, operate vehicle, and optimize routes, with opportunities to earn HGV license.

Job title

Cat B Collection Driver (Night Shifts)

Experience level

experience in a similar role

Industry

waste management

Location requirements

London, UK; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

UK driving licenseheavy liftingcity drivingEnglish

Preferred skills

night shift experience

Specializations

refuse collectioncity drivingnight shiftsroute optimization
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

London, UK

On-site City