Class 2 HGV driver

Qube Recruitment; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing work

Full-time role

8-hour shifts

Waste management exposure

Job summary

Qube Recruitment is seeking an experienced Class 2 HGV Driver to join a busy Exeter waste management operation. The role involves offensive waste collection from commercial customers, driving a Class 2 vehicle and following scheduled routes.

You will carry out daily vehicle checks, handle manual tasks, and maintain professional customer service while working around 8-hour shifts at £17.07 per hour. This is an ongoing, full-time position with reliable, safe operations.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Cat C) licence.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph.
• Previous Class 2 driving experience.
• Comfortable working in hands-on waste/refuse environment.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Good customer service skills.
• Able to follow routes and company procedures.
• Good knowledge of UK roads.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 HGV for commercial waste collection.
• Collect offensive waste from customer sites.
• Follow refuse collection routes.
• Visit multiple customer locations daily.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and keep vehicle clean.
• Work to scheduled routes and collection requirements.
• Interact professionally with customers.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Customer service

Manual handling

Physically fit

Job description

?? Location: Exeter
?? Charge Rate: £17.07 per hour
?? Contract: Ongoing | Full-Time
?? Role: Class 2 HGV Driver
? Shift Length: Typically around 8 hours

We are currently recruiting experienced Class 2 HGV Drivers to join a busy waste management operation in Exeter.

The role is working on the offensive waste collection side, carrying out refuse removal and waste collection services from commercial customers.

?? The Role

• Driving a Class 2 HGV as part of a commercial waste collection operation

• Collecting and removing offensive waste from customer sites

• Working on refuse removal and waste collection routes

• Regularly stopping at multiple customer locations throughout the day

• Carrying out duties safely and efficiently in line with company procedures

• Completing daily vehicle checks and ensuring the vehicle is kept clean and safe

• Working to scheduled routes and collection requirements

• Dealing professionally with customers when required

• Typically around 8-hour working days

?? The Work

This is a hands-on commercial waste collection role, so drivers should be comfortable working in an environment involving refuse removal and regular manual handling.

Previous experience in waste, refuse collection, HGV driving or similar collection/delivery work would be advantageous, although relevant Class 2 experience will be considered.

? Requirements

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence

• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph

• Previous Class 2 driving experience

• Comfortable working in a hands-on waste/refuse environment

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling

• Reliable, punctual and professional

• Good customer service skills

• Able to follow routes, schedules and company procedures

• Good knowledge of UK roads

? Why Apply?

• £17.07 per hour charge rate

• Ongoing work

• Full-time opportunity

• Typically around 8-hour days

• Stable commercial waste collection work

• Opportunity to work with an established waste management operation

If you're an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for ongoing work in Exeter and are comfortable with commercial waste collection and refuse removal, we'd love to hear from you.