Class 2 Dustcart Driver

Driver Hire Southampton; Pennington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 sign-up bonus

Weekly pay

PAYE or PAYE Advanced

Permanent role after 12 weeks

No weekend work

Early finishes

Free on-site parking

Dedicated local support

Discounted CPC training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Driver Hire Southampton is recruiting reliable Class 2 HGV Drivers to support a prestigious new client in the Southampton area. You will drive a Class 2 refuse vehicle on fixed routes, loading waste bags and working as part of a friendly crew.

Shifts run Monday to Friday with start times around 5:00–6:00am and 7.5-hour shifts, offering early finishes and weekly pay. There is a £250 sign-up bonus after your first 10 shifts and opportunities to secure a permanent role after 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Valid Class 2 (Category C) Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Newly qualified drivers encouraged to apply.
• Good physical fitness and willingness to carry out manual work.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.
• Own transport to travel to and from the depot.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 refuse vehicle on designated routes.
• Carry out manual loading of waste bags.
• Deliver a reliable, efficient service with the crew.
• Work Monday to Friday with early starts.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Physically fit

Reliable

Punctual

Safety-conscious

Job description

Looking for a stable Monday to Friday driving role with early finishes? Driver Hire Southampton is recruiting reliable and hardworking Class 2 HGV Drivers to support a prestigious new client in the Southampton area.

As a Class 2 HGV Driver, you'll play a key role in helping keep the local community clean by collecting household waste along designated routes as part of a friendly and supportive team.

The Role:

• Monday to Friday
• Start times between 5:00am and 6:00am
• 7.5-hour shifts with early finishes
• Drive a Class 2 (Category C) refuse vehicle safely and professionally
• Carry out manual duties, including loading waste bags into the vehicle
• Deliver a reliable, efficient service while working alongside the crew

What We're Looking For:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Valid Class 2 (Category C) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Newly qualified drivers are encouraged to apply
• Good level of physical fitness and willingness to carry out manual work
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
• Own transport to travel to and from the depot

What We Offer:

• £250 sign-up bonus after completing your first 10 shifts
• Weekly pay
• PAYE or PAYE Advanced payment options
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks
• No weekend working
• Early finishes to support a healthy work-life balance
• Free on-site parking
• Dedicated local support from our experienced team
• Discounted CPC training and licence upgrade opportunities
• Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme

About Driver Hire Southampton:

Driver Hire is the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. Our Southampton office supplies professional drivers to businesses across Southampton, Winchester and the surrounding areas, offering a wide range of temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities.