Class 2 Skip Driver

The Best Connection; Bere Alston; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Pension contributions

Online payslips

Holiday accrual

Personal accident insurance

Perks at Work scheme access

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting an experienced Class 2 Chain Skip Driver for a leading waste management company based in Blaydon. This role covers the North East, including Newcastle, Gateshead and Durham, delivering and collecting skips for domestic and commercial customers.

Responsibilities include operating an 18.5-tonne skip loader, securing loads, performing daily vehicle checks, and completing Waste Transfer Notes.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
• Current Driver CPC card and Digital Tachograph card.
• Experience operating skip lorries or hook loaders preferred.
• Clean driving record, ideally no more than 6 penalty points.
• Physically fit to assist with manual tasks and secure loads.
• Good knowledge of Newcastle and the North East area for routing.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an 18.5-tonne skip loader as a Class 2 Chain Skip Driver, delivering and collecting skips in a variety of environments.
• Ensure all skip loads are safely secured and compliant with road safety regulations before transit.
• Perform mandatory daily vehicle safety checks and report any defects to the transport office.
• Act as the face of the company, providing professional and courteous service at customer sites.
• Adhere to EU Driver Hours, Tachograph regulations, and Working Time Directives as a Class 2 Chain Skip Driver.
• Accurately complete all paperwork, including Waste Transfer Notes and digital logbooks.

Skills

HGV driving

Customer service

Route planning

Tools

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting experienced Class 2 Chain Skip Driver roles for a leading waste management company based in Blaydon. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable Class 2 Chain Skip Driver to work across the North East, including Newcastle, Gateshead, and Durham, delivering and collecting skips for domestic and commercial customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate an 18.5-tonne skip loader as a Class 2 Chain Skip Driver, delivering and collecting skips in a variety of environments
• Ensure all skip loads are safely secured and compliant with road safety regulations before transit.
• Perform mandatory daily vehicle safety checks and report any defects to the transport office immediately.
• Act as the face of the company, providing professional and courteous service at customer sites.
• Adhere strictly to EU Driver Hours, Tachograph regulations, and Working Time Directives as a Class 2 Chain Skip Driver
• Accurately complete all paperwork, including Waste Transfer Notes and digital logbooks.

Requirements:

• Licence: A valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
• Qualifications: A current Driver CPC card and Digital Tachograph card.
• Experience: Previous experience operating skip lorries or hook loaders is highly preferred.
• Clean Record: Ideally no more than 6 penalty points
• Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit to assist with manual tasks and secure loads.
• Local Knowledge: Good geographical knowledge of the Newcastle and North East area to ensure efficient routing.

Hours of work and pay:

• Monday to friday
• 07:00am - 17:00pm
• £15.00 per hour

Benefits of working with The Best Connection:

• Excellent pay rates
• 24/7 contact with consultants
• Pension Contributions
• Online payslips
• Holiday accrual
• Personal accident insurance
• Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme