Bin Lorry driver - HGV

QS Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking HGV Drivers for ongoing work in refuse collections. Applicants must hold a Full UK Driving licence with HGV Class 2 (Cat C) qualification. The hourly rate is £14.60, with a minimum of 7 hours paid per shift. Previous refuse driving experience is a plus but not mandatory. This role offers immediate starts and flexible working hours from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Holiday accrued up to 28 days per year, pro rata

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving licence with HGV Class 2 (Cat C) qualification.
• Previous refuse driving experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Polite, professional, and hard-working.

Responsibilities

• Drive rear steer vehicle to collect general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
• Support refuse collections in the local community.
• Work with a crew and manage day-to-day operations.

Skills

Team player

Professionalism

Polite communication

Education

Full UK Driving licence with HGV Class 2 (Cat C)

Job description

Job Description

We are expanding our team of HGV Drivers who will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of collecting refuse in the local community.
Join our team by supporting our Leicestershire-based client with the refuse collections within the local areas. Going out with your crew, you will be responsible for driving the rear steer vehicle in residential areas to collect general waste, recycling and garden waste. We are looking for a professional driver who is patient and polite. Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity, apply today!

Duration: Don’t miss out on this opportunity to start working ongoing and regularly with an immediate start.

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: You will be paid £14.60 per hour for this driving role. Holiday is accrued up to 28 days per year, pro rata.

Working Hours: You will work Monday to Friday with start times from 06:30 and you will always be paid a minimum of 7 hours per shift even if you have a shorter day.

Closing Date: 20251208

Experience & Qualifications

• Full UK Driving licence with HGV Class 2 (Cat C) qualification
• Previous refuse driving experience would be an advantage but not essential
• Be an excellent team player who is willing to go the extra mile to get the job done
• Be polite, professional and hard-working