Class 2 (HGV) Refuse Driver

QS Recruitment Ltd; Metheringham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Overtime paid at time and a half

Job summary

QS Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Class 2 (HGV) Refuse Driver to work in the Metheringham area, supporting local waste collection services. The role involves operating a refuse vehicle on residential routes, assisting loaders, and performing safety checks to ensure smooth operations.

Candidates should have a valid Class 2 licence (Category C), CPC and Digital Tachograph card. Physical fitness and a positive team attitude are important, with a typical Mon-Fri schedule and overtime at time and a

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• Experience in refuse driving preferred but not essential.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 refuse vehicle on planned residential routes.
• Assist loaders with waste collection when required.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Ensure collections are completed safely and in line with regulations.
• Provide professional and courteous service to the public.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Class 2 (HGV) Refuse Driver to work within the Metheringham area, supporting local waste collection services.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient collection of household waste, working as part of a team to keep the community clean and running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving a Class 2 refuse vehicle on planned residential routes.
• Assisting loaders with the collection of household waste when required. (Not often)
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
• Ensuring all collections are completed safely and in line withregulations
• Providing a professional and courteous service to the public

Hourly Rate: Pay for this position will be £14.50 per hour.£17.00 p/h via umbrella.Overtime/Bank Holidays paid at time and a half.You will accrue up to 28 days holiday per year.Please note we do not offer sponsorship.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday0630 (Summer) to 0700 (All other times) start timeaveraging 8 hour shifts

Closing Date: 20261020

Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• Previous experience in refuse driving or a similar role preferred, but not essential
• Good level of physical fitness (due to the nature of the role)
• Strong team player with a positive attitude