HGV Class 1 Driver (Nights)
sharpsmart
RM13 8BT, Rainham, England
Posted Jul 24, 2026
- Full-time
- UK
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](https://www.sharpsmart.co.uk/). 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](https://www.sharpsmart.co.uk/our-facilities) - 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