Class 2 Driver/Loader – Waste & Recycling

Bristol Waste Company; West of England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Overtime pay 1.5x Mon-Sat; 2x on Bank/

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

5% employer pension contribution

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Onsite physiotherapist

Cycle to Work

Employee referral bonus

Learning and development opportunities

Retail discounts

Long service awards

Job summary

Bristol Waste Company is seeking a HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader to drive the company vehicle, load and unload waste and recycling materials, and provide cover across Avonmouth, Albert Road Depot and Hartcliffe. The role requires maintaining safety standards and completing documentation.

You will work 39 hours per week, Monday–Friday 06:00-14:18, with overtime opportunities and a strong emphasis on health, safety and vehicle upkeep. Salary reflects a progression with overtime.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Category C licence (Class 2), Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Able to use mobile IT equipment, follow reporting procedures, complete daily paperwork and electronic records accurately.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, controllers, colleagues, customers and members of the public.
• Knowledge of daily vehicle checks, basic defect reporting and the importance of maintaining vehicle roadworthiness.
• Awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements when loading, transporting, unloading and tipping waste and recycling materials.
• Experience of completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects accurately and promptly.
• Experience of waste, recycling, cleansing or commercial collections operations is desirable.
• Understanding of safe and legal HGV driving, including Working Time requirements, tachograph rules, official break requirements and company procedures.
• Experience of, or ability to undertake, physical outdoor work including moving bins, handling recycling containers and working in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive / operate vehicles and equipment in line with safety procedures and required licences.
• Tipping at approved facilities to load/unload waste per policy and safety rules.
• Undertake training as needed to fulfill duties (Driver Induction).
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform daily checks.
• Communicate politely and professionally with colleagues and customers.
• Provide flexible coverage across Avonmouth, Albert Road Depot and Hartcliffe.
• Follow Bristol Waste Company reporting procedures.

Skills

Category C licence (Class 2)

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Mobile IT equipment

Clear communication

Vehicle checks knowledge

Health and safety awareness

HGV driving knowledge

Outdoor physical work

Job description

Bristol Waste Company is seeking a HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader to drive the company vehicle, load and unload waste and recycling materials, and provide cover across Avonmouth, Albert Road Depot and Hartcliffe. The role requires maintaining safety standards and completing documentation.

You will work 39 hours per week, Monday–Friday 06:00-14:18, with overtime opportunities and a strong emphasis on health, safety and vehicle upkeep. Salary reflects a progression with overtime.