Class 2 LGV Driver

Swift Temps Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

SWIFT Temps Ltd – Driving Recruitment Division is recruiting an experienced Class 2 LGV Driver to join the waste and recycling team in Harrogate. The role is full-time and ongoing, with a four-day week and a fixed 40-hour schedule.

You will perform waste collections across the Harrogate area, operate a refuse vehicle, and maintain safety standards. Daily updates on Bartec in-cab system are required, with a focus on excellent customer service and compliance with procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Class 2 (LGV) driving experience.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points; CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.
• Previous refuse or recycling driving experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out waste and recyclables collections on assigned rounds.
• Drive a refuse collection vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Work as part of a team delivering domestic waste services.
• Input daily updates on the Bartec in-cab system and report contamination.

Skills

Class 2 LGV driving experience

UK driving licence with CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Education

Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 points)

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Class 2 LGV Driver – Waste & Recycling North Yorkshire - Harrogate

Employer: SWIFT Temps Ltd – Driving Recruitment Division

Location: Harrogate, HG1

Pay Rate: £17.85 per hour (PAYE)

Hours: Tues to Fri 6AM to 4:45PM 40 hours per week

Job Types: Full-time, Contract ongoing work

About the Role

SWIFT Temps Ltd is currently recruiting for an experienced Class 2 LGV Driver to join the waste and recycling team supporting the local authority in the Harrogate area. This is an ongoing role, offering consistent work and a structured four-day week.

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of the Waste Collection Team based at Harrogate, Claro Road Depo, HG1, you will safely carry out waste collections across the area, this will include the collection of all waste and recyclables from household and commercial properties.
• Drive a refuse collection vehicle on assigned rounds.
• Work as part of a team collecting domestic waste and recyclables.
• Must be prepared to work as a collector when needed.
• Carry out a variety of physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions.
• Maintain high safety standards and compliance with operational procedures.
• You must be able to walk distances at a minimum of 8 to 10 miles per day as this is a physically demanding role, must be able to push and pull bins of various sizes over various distances and gradients in all weather conditions.
• It is essential you have a good understanding of health and safety requirements in the workplace and possess the necessary skills in terms of excellent customer care to represent the Council in the delivery of front‑line services.
• You will be required to input daily updates on the Bartec ‘in cab’ system and report contamination, participation of collections and ensure that customers receive the appropriate information, bin tag, leaflet etc.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 year’s of Class 2 (LGV) driving experience.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Valid UK Driving licence Driver CPC and Digital Tacho Card.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.
• Previous refuse or recycling driving experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Free on‑site parking.

CLICK TO APPLY. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Sophie Scott at SWIFT Temps Ltd – Bradford Team, (phone number removed)

Please Note: This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of SWIFT Temps Ltd Driving Recruitment Division, which operates as an employment business.