Class 2 Refuse Driver

Westwood Recruitment; Little Hulton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,500; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Recruitment is seeking an experienced Class 2 Refuse Collection Driver for a busy waste management operation in the United Kingdom. The role requires a valid Class 2 (C) license, Driver CPC, and Tachograph card, plus 12 months experience in refuse collection.

You will perform daily checks, complete paperwork, and provide excellent customer service while adhering to all safety standards. Working 5 days out of 7 on a rotating rota, with 1 in 5 weekends, the role offers shifts starting at

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (C) license.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience driving refuse collection with front loader for commercial waste.
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and road transport legislation.
• No more than 6 points on license.
• No DD,DR or IN10 endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 (C) refuse collection vehicle.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and complete paperwork accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service while representing the business.
• Work in line with road transport legislation and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Class 2 Refuse Collection Driver

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Class 2 Refuse Collection Driver to join a busy growing waste management operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and professional driver looking for long-term, stable employment with excellent earning potential.

The Role

• Driving a Class 2 (C) refuse collection vehicle
• Must have 12 months experience
• Carrying daily vehicle checks and ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately
• Providing excellent customer service whilst representing the business professionally
• Working in line with all road transport legislation and health & safety procedures

Working Hours

• 5 days out of 7 on a rotating rota
• 1 in every 5 weekends
• 0400 Start time
• 10-hours shifts
• Bank holiday working is required unless annual leave has been booked and approved
• 31 days holidays

Pay & Benefits

• £15ph days, £17ph nights - weekend £20ph - must work 1 in 5 weekends
• Potential performance bonus of £125 per week
• Quarterly accident bonus of £250
• ALL PAYE
• Based on a 50-hour working week, the basic annual salary is approximately £39,000, with the opportunity to earn around £45,5000 per year including the full weekly performance bonus, plus any quarterly accident bonuses

Requirements

• Valid Class 2 (C) license
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous experience driving refuse collection with front loader experience for commercial waste
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and road transport legislation
• No more than 6 points showing on license
• No DD,DR or IN10 endorsements