Class 2 Refuse Driver

Driver Hire Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,075 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Job summary

Driver Hire Oxford is seeking a reliable HGV Class 2 refuse driver for a permanent role in Oxford. This position offers a 37-hour week, Tuesday to Friday, with a 5:45 am start and an early finish. You will drive a Class 2 refuse collection vehicle and help with loading as required, ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Enjoy a 4‑day working week with long weekends, and the chance to join a supportive team delivering essential community services. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence is required.
• CPC card and Tachograph card needed.
• Good level of fitness due to some manual work.
• Team player with clear communication skills.
• References from previous roles are required.
• Waste/recycling experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 refuse collection vehicle.
• Perform local rounds with 37 hours per week.
• Assist with loading when needed.
• Ensure safe and compliant operation of vehicle.

Skills

Team player

Clear communication

Good fitness

References

Tools

CPC card

Tachograph card

Job description

Overview

Class 2 Refuse Driver - Full time, permanent position - Immediate Start!

Pay: £19.27 per hour PAYE ADV

Job Description

Looking for a Class 2 driving job with steady hours, great pay, and a real work-life balance? We’re looking for an HGV Class 2 refuse driver to join a friendly local team providing an essential service to Oxford.

The Role

• Permanent position – Tuesday to Friday, 5:45 am to 3:30 pm (37 hrs/week)
• Local rounds – no long-distance driving
• Drive a Class 2 refuse collection vehicle and help with loading when needed
• Immediate start available

What You'll Need

• HGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• CPC card and Tachograph card
• Good level of fitness (some manual work)
• Team player with clear communication skills
• References from previous roles
• Waste/recycling experience is helpful but not essential - new drivers welcome!

Why Join Us?

• 4-day working week - long weekends every week
• £18/hour PAYE Advanced
• Stable, permanent role with early finish
• Supportive team that values its drivers
• Be part of a service that keeps your community running

This position is commutable from Abingdon, Witney, Bicester, Thame, and other areas nearby to Oxford.

What Driver Hire can offer you

Driver Hire is the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company and Driver Hire Oxford can provide regular, ongoing work in and around Oxfordshire. We treat you as the true professional that you are and in our latest survey, 94% of our candidates said they were proud to work for us.

Apply today

If you feel you fit the criteria and would like to be considered for this HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver opportunity, please apply online today, or call a member of our friendly team for more information on 01865 798 998.

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