Class 2 Driver

Berry Recruitment Group; Chilton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment Group is seeking a HGV Class 2 refuse collection driver in the CO10 Sudbury area. The role involves daily collections, operating relevant machinery, and maintaining safety and professionalism throughout routes.

Applicants should hold a valid HGV Class 2 licence with minimal points and a CPC, with strong communication and reliability. No prior refuse experience is required, but helpful, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Valid Driver CPC.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.
• A clean or acceptable driving licence.
• Previous refuse collection or similar experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and assist refuse loaders when required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out daily refuse and recycling collections and operating relevant machinery.
• Working safely and professionally, using appropriate lifting and handling techniques.
• Supporting refuse loaders during daily rounds to ensure routes are completed within the required service levels.
• Using in-cab technology and mobile devices as required.
• Completing relevant paperwork accurately and in real time.
• Carrying out daily vehicle and machinery inspections before and after use.
• Reporting any faults or issues with vehicles and equipment.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of vehicles and machinery.
• Maintaining excellent customer service and professional relationships with members of the public, clients and other road users.

Skills

HGV Class 2 driver

Driver CPC

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

HGV CLASS 2 REFUSE COLLECTION DRIVER

Location: CO10, Sudbury

Pay: £15.52 per hour

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 06:30 - 15:00

The Role

• Carrying out daily refuse and recycling collections and operating relevant machinery.


• Working safely and professionally, using appropriate lifting and handling techniques.


• Supporting refuse loaders during your daily rounds to ensure routes are completed within the required service levels.


• Using in-cab technology and mobile devices as required.


• Completing relevant paperwork accurately and in real time.


• Carrying out daily vehicle and machinery inspections before and after use.


• Reporting any faults or issues with vehicles and equipment.


• Maintaining the cleanliness of vehicles and machinery.


• Maintaining excellent customer service and professional relationships with members of the public, clients and other road users.

What We Are Looking For

• Valid HGV Class 2 driving licence with no more than 6 points.


• Valid Driver CPC.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Self-motivated and reliable.


• Willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.


• A clean or acceptable driving licence.


• Previous refuse collection or similar experience is desirable but not essential.


• Willingness to work as part of a team and assist refuse loaders when required.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010