HGV Class 1 Driver
Sharpsmart
Apply to this job RM13 8BT, Rainham, England on site Until 9/22/2026 First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description
Sharpsmart are part of Daniels Health, a global business providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden.
Take a look at our website for further information on how we are making healthcare safer: Sharpsmart | Sharps, Hazardous and Medical Waste Management.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer focused driver with a Class 1 license and to utilize your experience with our healthcare customers.
What will the role involve?
- Safely collecting, delivering and storing our containers at customer locations
- Providing strong customer service and building positive customer relationships
- Operating vehicles in a safe manner
- Completing deliveries to time schedule, and clearly communicating changes or challenges as they arise
- Loading and unloading
- Managing a route per leaderships direction | delivering timely, efficient and effective service
- Complying with regulations, logging hours and roadside inspections
- Heavy lifting
Who are we looking for?
- Class 1 license with ADR (ADR Preferred - training can be provided for the right person)
- A flexible, can-do attitude with a strong customer focus
- Experience operating vehicles in a safe manner with a manual element
- On time delivery practices and the understanding of our essential service
What are we offering?
- Opportunities for overtime
- Consistent work hours -Monday -Friday Nights - 3/4pm start
- Competitive salary – This position is offering a rate of £43290pa, plus shift allowance & bonus.
- Safe work environment – We supply above and beyond the standard PPE protocols for safe handling of medical waste – Our Facilities | Sharpsmart
- Private Healthcare and Dental care options
- Employee benefits scheme including financial planning, gym scheme, discounts across a range of retail, days out & leisure, travel, motoring, food & drink plus much more.
- Genuine investment throughout your career for professional development
- Stability as an essential service to healthcare, ensuring a non-seasonal and stable business environment
Why work for us?
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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Compensation (from employer):
43290–43290 GBP per year
About this role
Summary
Drive medical waste collection vehicles, ensure safety, build customer relationships, and comply with regulations.
Job title
HGV Class 1 Driver
Experience level
none specified
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
On-site in Rainham, England, no remote work allowed
Salary
£43k+
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
Class 1 licensemanual vehicle operationroute management
Preferred skills
ADR certificationcustomer service
Specializations
medical waste collectionhealthcare logistics
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Rainham, UK
On-site City