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Class 2 Refuse Driver

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Penrith

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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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

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