Class 2 Refuse Driver

The Best Connection; Penrith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Class 2 Driver for waste collection in Penrith. The role involves collecting commercial and domestic waste while ensuring safety and timeliness. Applicants must hold a Full UK Class 2 licence. This temp-to-perm position offers a competitive hourly rate of £15.37 and potential weekends or overtime at higher rates. The role also promises a friendly team environment and the chance for a permanent role depending on performance.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Higher pay for weekend and overtime hours

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in waste collection preferred, but not essential.
• A commitment to the role and ability to work in a team.
• Health and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collection of commercial and domestic waste.
• Ensuring safe and timely deliveries.
• Following health & safety procedures and company guidelines.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.

Skills

Professional attitude

Good communication skills

Reliability

Education

Full UK Class 2 (Cat C) licence

Job description

Class 2 Driver - Waste Collection (Commercial & Domestic)

Location: (near Penrith)

Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (occasional weekends)

Rate: £15.37 per hour

Weekend Saturday: £23.55 - £27.00

Overtime after 8 hours: £23.55

Job Type: Temp-to-Perm (initial 3 months)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

We are recruiting a Class 2 Driver for commercial and domestic waste collection. This is a temp-to-perm role, based near Penrith. The initial assignment is expected to last around 3 months while one of our clients' drivers are seconded into the office. If the role works well for both parties, there's potential for it to become permanent.

Responsibilities

• Collection of commercial and domestic waste
• Ensuring safe and timely deliveries
• Following health & safety procedures and company guidelines
• Occasional weekend work may be required

Requirements

• Full UK Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Experience in waste collection preferred, but not essential
• Professional attitude and good communication skills
• Reliability and commitment to the role

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate (£15.37)
• Higher pay for weekend and overtime hours
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with potential for a permanent role
• Friendly team environment

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.