Class 2 Refuse Driver

JAM Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 48,216,000 - 64,747,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Industrial is recruiting an HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader in Bristol. This hands-on role combines driving a Class 2 vehicle with loader duties as part of a busy waste collection crew.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with regular 39-hour weeks and overtime paid at 1.5x after that threshold. There are long-term opportunities for reliable performers.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a valid HGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence and CPC.
• No previous HGV driving or bin loading experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect waste and recycling across Bristol as part of a crew.
• Perform loading duties alongside driving responsibilities.
• Operate a heavy goods vehicle safely and efficiently.

Skills

Manual handling

Physical fitness

Safety-conscious

Reliable

Tools

HGV Class 2 licence

CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

The 6/7 Class 2 Refuse Driver position in Bristol involves operating a heavy goods vehicle while also performing loader duties alongside a crew.

This hands-on role, offered by Pertemps Bristol Industrial, pays £17.27 per hour, with overtime reaching £25.90 after 39 hours.

The schedule runs Monday to Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm, supporting a full or part-time contract.

Responsibilities include collecting waste and recycling across the city, meaning substantial walking, lifting, and physical activity.

Candidates need a valid Class 2 licence and should be comfortable with manual work.

This long-term placement provides regular hours, evening and weekend freedom, and possible permanent progression for reliable individuals.

HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader - Bristol £17.27 per hour | Monday-Friday | 6:00am-2:30pm

Want your evenings and weekends back? This could be the role for you.

We're recruiting HGV Class 2 Driver/Loaders for ongoing work in Bristol, offering great work-life balance, regular hours and plenty of overtime if wanted.

What's on offer:

• £17.27 per hour


• Overtime at 1.5x after 39 hours


• Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm


• 39 hours per week


• Overtime available


• Long-term work with permanent opportunities

The job is a hands-on role combining Class 2 driving and loading duties as part of a team collecting waste and recycling across Bristol. It's an active job with plenty of walking, lifting and time on your feet - ideal if you enjoy keeping active or are looking to get into better shape while you work.

No previous HGV driving or bin loading experience is required, so newly passed Class 2 drivers are welcome to apply.

You'll need HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence CPC & Digital Tachograph Card, Reliable and safety-conscious, Comfortable working outdoors and being physically active.

Looking for a Class 2 role with good hours, good work-life balance and long-term opportunities?