Class 2 Driver

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Restore Datashred in Southampton is seeking a Class 2 Driver - Secure Collections Operative to join its team. You will visit client sites, collect confidential documents and ensure safe transport for destruction, working 45 hours per week from early start times.

The role combines driving with hands-on, physical work, including manual handling and loading equipment. You will perform vehicle checks, maintain paperwork and represent the company with professional customer service at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience driving Class 2 vehicles is required.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Good customer-facing skills.

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

Skills

Class 2 Driving

Manual Handling

Customer Service

Job description

Location: Southampton, SO30 2PA

Hours a week: 45 hours, start from 05.30/06.00 - 16.00/16.30 depending on business requirements

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

Contract type: Permanent

This isn’t your typical driving role. As a Class 2 Driver - Secure Collections Operative, you’ll combine professional driving with hands‑on, physical work as part of our secure collections team. You’ll be visiting client sites, collecting confidential documents, and ensuring their safe and secure transport for destruction.

This role involves regular manual handling and lifting, so it’s well suited to someone who enjoys being active and takes pride in doing a job that keeps them moving throughout the day.

Duties & 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