HGV 2 Class 2 Driver - Waste & Recycling

Manpower; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower is recruiting for an HGV Class 2 Driver in Carryduff to join a busy waste and recycling operation. The role involves applying safe driving practices and completing daily collection routes on a Monday to Friday schedule.

You will perform vehicle checks, handle loading and unloading, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with transport and environmental regulations while delivering professional, customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Operating HGV Class 2 vehicles to complete daily collection routes
• Carrying out pre-use and post-use vehicle checks
• Ensuring safe loading, transportation and tipping of waste materials
• Completing route sheets, delivery notes and digital records accurately
• Reporting vehicle defects and maintaining vehicle cleanliness
• Carrying out collections from commercial and industrial sites
• Supporting manual and mechanical loading/unloading activities
• Using equipment such as tail lifts, pallet trucks and handling aids
• Sorting and segregating waste in line with regulations
• Adhering to driver hours, tachograph and health & safety requirements
• Providing a professional and customer-focused service at all times

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver - Waste & Recycling

Location: Carryduff

Shifts: Monday to Friday | 7:30am - 5:00pm (45 hours per week)

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for multiple HGV Class 2 (Category C) Drivers to join a well-established waste and recycling operation across Carryduff. This is an excellent opportunity for drivers looking for secure, long-term work within a growing and essential industry.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out scheduled and ad-hoc waste collections, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with transport and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating HGV Class 2 vehicles to complete daily collection routes
• Carrying out pre-use and post-use vehicle checks
• Ensuring safe loading, transportation and tipping of waste materials
• Completing route sheets, delivery notes and digital records accurately
• Reporting vehicle defects and maintaining vehicle cleanliness
• Carrying out collections from commercial and industrial sites
• Supporting manual and mechanical loading/unloading activities
• Using equipment such as tail lifts, pallet trucks and handling aids
• Sorting and segregating waste in line with regulations
• Adhering to driver hours, tachograph and health & safety requirements
• Providing a professional and customer-focused service at all times

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