Commercial Waste Driver - Fully Remote

Next Chapter Talent LimitedLondonreedpublished 09/22/2026
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Commercial Waste Driver – Fully Remote

£38,000 + discretionary bonus | Up to 50 hours per week | 1:00am start

Green Waste Care is a growing commercial waste collection business operating across Central London and the South East.

We’re looking for a reliable and professional 3.5-tonne Driver to join our team on a fully remote basis.

You’ll be responsible for completing scheduled commercial waste and recycling collections, primarily across the City of London and West End.

The Role

£38,000 basic salary + discretionary bonus

Fully remote – no daily office or depot attendance

Up to 50 hours per week

Average working week of approximately 47.5 hours

1:00am start

Monday–Friday: approximately 8.5 hours per day

Saturday: approx. 5 hours

Sunday off

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Predominantly City of London & West End routes

Your Responsibilities

  • Drive a company 3.5-tonne vehicle safely and responsibly.
  • Complete scheduled commercial waste and recycling collections.
  • Follow planned routes and manage your workload efficiently.
  • Load and unload waste bags, bins and containers.
  • Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any issues.
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and presentable vehicle.
  • Provide a professional service to commercial customers.
  • Report missed collections, access issues and other problems promptly.
  • Work independently while staying in regular contact with the team.
  • Carry out regular manual handling.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Full UK driving licence suitable for the vehicle.
  • Previous experience driving a 3.5-tonne vehicle.
  • Confident driving in busy London traffic.
  • Reliable, professional and customer-focused.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Comfortable working independently.
  • Able to work the required Monday–Saturday schedule.
  • Able to reliably start at 1:00am.

Desirable, but not essential:

  • Commercial waste or recycling experience.
  • Trade waste or refuse collection experience.
  • Delivery or collection driving experience.
  • Experience dealing with commercial customers.
  • Good knowledge of Central London and the West End.

Waste industry experience isn't essential – we're happy to consider experienced drivers from delivery, collection or other customer-facing roles.

Why Join Green Waste Care?

£38,000 + salary

Discretionary performance bonus

Fully remote working

Regular routes and commercial customers

Established and growing business

28 days annual leave

Sunday off

Training and support provided

Apply Now

If you're an experienced 3.5-tonne driver looking for a well-paid, fully remote driving role with regular London routes, we'd like to hear from you!

Please apply with your CV and a brief introduction outlining your driving experience.