Class 2 Bin Lorry Driver — Local Route, Early Start

Interaction Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm possibility

Immediate start

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Job summary

South Cambridge Council is seeking an experienced Class 2 Driver to join our bin collection team. The role involves operating a Class 2 vehicle to collect waste bins on a regular schedule, ensuring safety and compliance with waste management regulations.

Salary: £16.47 per hour (PAYE), with overtime paid at time and a half. Working hours: 06:00 am – 15:45 pm, Tuesday through Friday. Immediate start available; potential temp‑to‑perm placement.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 driving licence with a clean record.
• Valid CPC certificate.
• Experience as Class 2 Driver in domestic areas is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of road safety regulations.
• Excellent time‑management and organisational skills.
• Physical fitness to handle manual lifting and manoeuvring of bins.
• Effective communication and customer‑oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class 2 vehicle to collect waste bins from designated routes efficiently.
• Maintain adherence to the collection schedule and deliver timely pickups.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, reporting any vehicle issues promptly.
• Safely manoeuvre the vehicle through various traffic and environmental conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of collected waste.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service, addressing inquiries and concerns.
• Follow waste management regulations and guidelines to ensure proper disposal procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Time management

Physical fitness

Education

Class 2 driving licence

CPC certificate

Job description

South Cambridge Council is seeking an experienced Class 2 Driver to join our bin collection team. The role involves operating a Class 2 vehicle to collect waste bins on a regular schedule, ensuring safety and compliance with waste management regulations.

Salary: £16.47 per hour (PAYE), with overtime paid at time and a half. Working hours: 06:00 am – 15:45 pm, Tuesday through Friday. Immediate start available; potential temp‑to‑perm placement.