6.1

Biffa

HGV driver at Biffa

People in this role may also be known as HGV and LGV drivers.

23 workers in this role at Biffa have taken the survey.

How much does Biffa pay HGV drivers?

HGV driver at Biffa
£10.10–13.12
Typical range
£9.50–15.38

HGV driver employees at Biffa are typically paid £10.10–13.12 an hour, based on data from 23 employees.

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What is management like for HGV driver employees at Biffa?

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  • Head office doesn’t understand the frontline

    Do HGV drivers think Biffa head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work

    How we know this

    26% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work

    Based on information from 19 job reviews

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

Good
  • Managers are respectful

    Do HGV drivers at Biffa feel treated by respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers

    How we know this

    58% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers

    Based on information from 19 job reviews

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

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What are the hours like for HGV driver employees at Biffa?

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Bad
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do HGV drivers get of their shift pattern at Biffa?

    People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working

    How we know this

    • 40% report getting one week notice or less
    • 0% report getting two weeks notice
    • 0% report getting three weeks notice
    • 15% report getting four weeks notice or more
    • 45% report having a fixed rota

    Based on information from 20 job reviews

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

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  • Hard to choose shifts

    Do HGV drivers at Biffa get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work

    How we know this

    36% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work

    Based on information from 14 job reviews

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it for HGV drivers to book a holiday at Biffa?

    Most people find it easy to book holidays

    How we know this

    50% of people report it’s easy to book holidays

    Based on information from 22 job reviews

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it for HGV drivers to take sick leave at Biffa?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How we know this

    68% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick

    Based on information from 22 job reviews

  • No unpaid extra work

    Do HGV drivers at Biffa do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    How we know this

    37% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for

    Based on information from 19 job reviews

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Excellent
  • No short notice shift changes

    Do Biffa managers change HGV drivers shifts at short notice?

    Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice

    How we know this

    15% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute

    Based on information from 20 job reviews

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • People get proper breaks

    Do HGV drivers at Biffa get proper breaks?

    People get proper breaks

    How we know this

    91% of people report that they get to take proper breaks

    Based on information from 23 job reviews

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • People don’t worry about getting enough hours

    Do HGV drivers at Biffa worry about hours?

    People don’t worry about getting enough hours

    How we know this

    0% of people report they worry about getting enough hours

    Based on information from 19 job reviews

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:

  • Best thing

    Hours, flexibility in start/finish

    Worst thing

    Culture is toxic

    4.2

    Employee, July 2021

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What is career progression like for HGV drivers at Biffa?

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  • No career progression

    Are HGV drivers given support to progress at Biffa?

    Only some people are given support to progress here

    How we know this

    In the last year, 42% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role

    Based on information from 19 job reviews

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

Excellent
  • Enough training

    Do HGV drivers get enough training when they start at Biffa?

    People get enough training when they start

    How we know this

    83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here

    Based on information from 23 job reviews

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

Latest reviews from HGV drivers at Biffa

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  • Best thing

    Hours, flexibility in start/finish

    Worst thing

    Culture is toxic

    4.2

    Employee, July 2021

  • Best thing

    Start early, finish most days no later than 3 pm. No weekends apart from catch up after Christmas

    Worst thing

    Dealing with the weather

    9.2

    Employee, April 2021

  • Best thing

    Its good hours and decent pay, 630 start and finish around 3 330, weekends off,its a fun but busy job, always work with a drivers mate or 2, the day goes quickly.

    Worst thing

    Working in all weathers, collecting recycling in wet and windy weather isn't much fun, but thats life.

    8.3

    Employee, April 2021

  • Best thing

    Job and knock

    Worst thing

    Lack of communication from management/office

    2.8

    Employee, April 2021

  • Best thing

    Working on your own at your pace

    Worst thing

    Breakdowns

    9.1

    HGV driver, March 2021

  • Best thing

    Nothing worst mistake of my life taking a job at Biffa

    Worst thing

    All of it don’t like the hours or the start times don’t like driving a lorry no more and how Biffa push so much for u to get so much work done most of the time it’s impossible not saying everyone would be the same it’s just my opinion

    4.5

    Driver / loader, February 2021

  • Best thing

    Good stuff really good training everyone looks out for everyone

    Worst thing

    Can be long day when stuff goes wrong ie breakdowns or traffic

    9.4

    HGV Driver, November 2020

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How Biffa ranks

Biffa ranks joint 32nd to work for in HGV or LGV driver employers

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