Class 2 Driver

Restore Plc; Bedwas; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Class 2 Driver for secure collections. The role involves handling heavy materials, transporting different waste streams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must hold a UK Class 2 driving licence, exhibit strong communication skills, and have a proactive approach. The position offers a salary of £35,242.82 annually, 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual Leave – 23 days + bank holidays

Life Assurance – 2x basic annual salary

Bereavement Counselling – Support during difficult times

Free Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Support – Free eye tests

Access to Stream - financial wellbeing app

Qualifications

• Confident with manual handling and physically demanding work.
• Good understanding of tachograph use and compliance with driving regulations.
• Professional and customer-focused with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle and move heavy sacks of paper into secure containers.
• Collect and transport various waste streams, including confidential materials.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain all required paperwork.

Skills

Full UK Class 2 driving licence

Manual handling

Communication skills

Reliable and organised

Job description

Overview

Role: Class 2 Driver - Secure Collection & Manual Handling Role

Location: Exeter, EX5 1EW

Salary: £35242.82 per a year

Hours a week: 45 hours, starting times around 05:30am - 06:00am

Days of work: Monday to Friday (No Night Shifts)

Contract type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Handle and move heavy sacks of paper, emptying them into secure containers and transporting them to the vehicle
• Collect and transport a variety of waste streams, including confidential paper, IT equipment, WEEE, DMR and other secure materials
• Work across small & large customer sites, transporting paper waste between collection points, which may involve extended periods on your feet, long corridors, and stairs
• Represent Restore Datashred in a professional manner, delivering excellent customer service and maintaining positive client relationships
• Carry out daily vehicle checks, completing defect sheets and reporting any issues promptly
• Ensure all equipment required for the day’s duties is loaded and secured before leaving the depot
• Review job sheets and plan your route effectively
• Use the PDA to record daily collection activities and customer information
• Ensure all paperwork is completed for each job and securely hand in copies at the end of each shift
• Keep all materials safe and secure during loading, transport, and delivery

About you

• Hold a full UK Class 2 driving licence
• Confident with manual handling and physically demanding work
• Good understanding of tachograph use and the Working Time Directive, ensuring compliance with all driving and working hour regulations
• Professional and customer-focused, with strong communication skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Reliable, organised, and proactive in getting the job done safely and efficiently

Benefits

• Annual Leave – 23 days + bank holidays
• Life Assurance – 2x basic annual salary
• Bereavement Counselling – Support during difficult times
• Free Onsite Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential counselling via Health Assured
• Eye Care Support – Free eye tests and up to £70 towards glasses for DSE users and drivers (includes retinal photography for drivers over 40)
• Access to Stream - Stream is a financial wellbeing app that allows you to track your earnings in real time and access a percentage of your pay as soon as you’ve earned it. You can also save directly from your wages, set financial goals, and get money management tips, all designed to help you budget better and reduce financial pressure between paydays.

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