HGV 2 Dustcart Driver

Black Point Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Point Recruitment LTD is urgently recruiting HGV Class 2 Dustcart Drivers for a Southwark-based waste contract, offering up to £20.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay). This role involves delivering residential and commercial waste collections across Southwark, leading loaders, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Immediate start available for experienced drivers with CPC, Tachograph card, and a valid HGV Class 2 license.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 Licence (Category C).
• CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence).
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous dustcart / refuse driving experience (ESSENTIAL).
• Good knowledge of UK driving and safety regulations.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Driving a Class 2 dustcart vehicle on scheduled routes
• Leading and working with a team of refuse loaders
• Completing residential and commercial waste collections
• Carrying out vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Ensuring compliance with waste regulations and safety standards
• Assisting with collections where required
• Completing all relevant paperwork and route documentation

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence

CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Dustcart driving experience

Safe driving

Teamwork

Job description

Job description

We are urgently recruiting HGV Class 2 Dustcart Drivers in Southwark for a well-established waste management contract, offering up to £20.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay). This is a great opportunity for experienced refuse drivers looking for steady, well-paid local work.

As an HGV Class 2 Dustcart Driver (Refuse Driver), you will be responsible for completing waste collection routes across Southwark, working alongside a team of loaders to ensure efficient and safe operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving a Class 2 dustcart vehicle on scheduled routes


• Leading and working with a team of refuse loaders


• Completing residential and commercial waste collections


• Carrying out vehicle checks and defect reporting


• Ensuring compliance with waste regulations and safety standards


• Assisting with collections where required


• Completing all relevant paperwork and route documentation

Pay & Benefits:

• £18.20 per hour + holiday pay


• £20.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)


• Weekly pay


• Ongoing, consistent work


• Immediate start available


• Stable work within a local authority waste contract

Shift Patterns:

• Start times: 03:00 or 10:00


• Average 7.5 - 8 hour shifts


• 10:00 start shifts are the most urgent


• Regular weekday work available

Requirements:

• Valid HGV Class 2 Licence (Category C)


• CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence)


• Digital Tachograph Card


• Previous dustcart / refuse driving experience (ESSENTIAL)


• Good knowledge of UK driving and safety regulations


• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

Location:

Southwark, South London - ideal for drivers based in London and surrounding areas