Class 2 Skip Driver

Driver Hire Southampton; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment company is seeking a Class 2 Skip Driver based in Southampton. This role offers a 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity with starting pay of £14.50 to £16.81 per hour. Candidates must hold a valid UK Class 2 licence, CPC, and Tacho card, with a minimum of 12 months' driving experience. Enjoy excellent support and career growth in a stable environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Onsite parking

12-week temp-to-perm progression

CPC & licence upgrading

24/7 support from dedicated team

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' Class 2 driving experience.
• Valid CPC & Digital Tacho card required.
• Previous skip work experience preferred (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Delivering, collecting, and exchanging skips across the Southampton area.
• Full training provided by our client.
• 6:30am starts with average 10-12-hour shifts.

Skills

Full UK Class 2 licence

Excellent timekeeping

Strong customer service skills

Job description

Overview

Driver Hire Southampton are excited to be recruiting Class 2 Skip Driver to join our client, a well-established leader in the recycling industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for reliable, motivated drivers with a positive "can-do" attitude who are looking for long-term stability and career growth.

The Role

• 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity
• 6:30am starts (average 10-12-hour shifts)
• Monday to Friday - no weekend work!
• Delivering, collecting, and exchanging skips across the Southampton area
• Full training provided by our client

What We're Looking For

• Full UK Class 2 licence
• Valid CPC & Digital Tacho card
• Minimum 12 months\' Class 2 driving experience
• Previous skip work experience preferred (not essential)
• Own transport to commute to site
• Excellent timekeeping & strong customer service skills

Pay & Benefits

• Weekly pay - £14.50 to £16.81 per hour (PAYE & PAYE Advanced options)
• Overtime opportunities
• Onsite parking
• 12-week temp-to-perm progression
• CPC & licence upgrading with Driver Hire
• 24/7 support from our dedicated in-house team

This is a brilliant chance to secure a permanent role with a supportive employer in a growing industry.

Driver Hire is the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. We offer ongoing and varied work in Southampton and the surrounding areas, treating you as the true professional that you are. In our latest survey, 98% of our candidates said they were proud to work for us.