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Urban Waste Collection Driver in Barcelona

On-site in Palau-solità i Plegamans, Barcelona·Full-time·Added 4 months ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Paprec España

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Hours: Fixed shift
Work mode: On-site, Palau-solità i Plegamans, Barcelona
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time hours
Spanish: Native level
Other languages: Catalan
Driving licence: Category C

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Skills

Paprec España is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Barcelona.

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Hold a C+CAP license

- Spoken and written Spanish/Catalan (native/advanced level)

- Good physical condition

- Immediate availability

Nice to have

Minimum two years of experience driving heavy vehicles, preferably rear-loading, side-loading, platform refuse collection vehicles, etc.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

- Immediate start
- Temporary contract (substitution)
- Morning shift from 06:30 to 14:20

Benefits:
- Opportunity to contribute to environmental care and the community.

- Opportunity for professional development and growth in the urban services sector.

The role

At CLD, a company in the GBI group, we are looking for a Driver for the urban waste collection service in the town of Palau-solità i Plegamans.

What you'll do

Collection of urban waste containers.

Unloading at the treatment plant.

About Paprec España

Paprec España is the Spanish subsidiary of Paprec Group, a leading French independent player in the waste management and recycling industry. The group provides comprehensive environmental services including collection, sorting, recycling, and recovery of industrial and urban waste, operating across multiple European countries. Paprec España focuses on offering integrated waste solutions to municipalities and industrial clients, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and circular economy principles.

In Spain, Paprec has established a growing presence with operations and job opportunities primarily in regions such as Catalonia and the Basque Country. The company is known for its commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and professional development. For international professionals, Paprec España offers roles in logistics, plant operations, and commercial management, providing opportunities to work in a dynamic, environmentally-focused sector with a European footprint.

Industry: Environmental Services
Founded: 1994
Employees: 10,000–15,000
Headquarters: Paris, France
In Spain: Madrid, Zaragoza

Good to know if you are moving

Paprec Group is a major European player in waste management, offering stable employment in a growing industry.
The company operates in multiple countries, providing opportunities for international mobility and career growth.
Paprec España emphasizes safety and professional training, which can be beneficial for workers new to the Spanish labor market.
Roles in Spain include drivers, plant operators, and logistics technicians, often requiring Spanish language skills for client interaction.
The company is committed to sustainability, aligning with Spain's increasing focus on circular economy initiatives.

In their own words

About the company & team

Paprec España, Spanish subsidiary of Paprec, European leader in waste management and green energy production. Since 2022, Paprec España has been present in the national territory, and its growth has allowed it to expand its service network and support public and private clients throughout the entire waste management cycle. It offers comprehensive waste management solutions: collection, sorting, treatment, recycling, and even energy recovery.

It continues its expansion through the acquisition of companies such as Recimed, CTR, Guerola and GBP in the Levante area, as well as GBI, CLD and VGG in Catalonia. More recently, the integration of Palets del Valle, Ascan Servicios Urbanos (ASU) and Geaser has reinforced its presence in northern Spain and in the Canary Islands. With these acquisitions, the Group consolidates its presence throughout the country.

With more than 90 years of experience, CLD, belonging to GBI PAPREC, is one of the leading environmental operators in Catalonia. Specialized in urban collection and cleaning services, industrial services, as well as waste treatment and recovery.

The pillars of our activity are based on sustainability, service quality and respect for the environment.

We have a wide territorial presence, a team of more than 1,600 professionals and a modern fleet that guarantees an efficient and quality service.

For a greener planet!

We consider our human capital one of our most valuable assets. We bet on personal diversity, equal opportunities and we commit to guaranteeing them in the selection processes we carry out.

If you are a committed, positive person who gets excited about challenges and want to be part of a leading business group in the environmental services sector, we are looking for people like you!

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