Class 2 Skip Driver

The Best Connection

Blaydon on Tyne

On-site

GBP 20,664

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

24/7 contact with consultants

Pension Contributions

Online payslips

Holiday accrual

Personal accident insurance

Ongoing assignments

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for Class 2 Skip Drivers for a waste management company in Blaydon. Responsibilities include safely operating a skip loader, conducting vehicle maintenance, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must hold a valid UK HGV Class 2 driving licence and preferred experience in skip lorries. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 17:00 at a pay rate of £15.00 per hour. Benefits include 24/7 consultant contact and holiday accrual.

Qualifications

Experience operating skip lorries or hook loaders preferred.
Must have no more than 6 penalty points on driving record.
Physically fit for manual tasks and securing loads.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a Class 2 skip loader for deliveries.
Perform daily vehicle safety checks.
Conduct customer service at various sites.

Skills

Driving & Operations

Load Securing

Customer Service

Compliance

Local Knowledge

Education

UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence

Driver CPC card

Digital Tachograph card

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting Class 2 Skip Drivers for a leading waste management company based in Blaydon. Our client oversees the safe and efficient delivery, collection, and exchange of skips for domestic and commercial customers across the North East, including Newcastle, Gateshead, and Durham.

Key Responsibilities

Driving & Operations: Safely operate an 18.5-tonne Class 2 skip loader to deliver and collect skips in various environments, from narrow residential streets to busy construction sites.
Load Securing: Ensure all skip loads are safely secured and compliant with road safety regulations before transit.
Vehicle Maintenance: Perform mandatory daily vehicle safety checks and report any defects to the transport office immediately.
Customer Service: Act as the face of the company, providing professional and courteous service at customer sites.
Compliance: Strictly adhere to EU Driver Hours, Tachograph regulations, and Working Time Directives.
Documentation: 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