HGV 2 Refuge Driver

M4 Talent Group - Contracts; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

8 bank holidays

5% pension contribution

BUPA Health Plan

Mental Health Support

Cycle to Work

Physiotherapist access

Referral scheme

Training & progression

Job summary

M4 Recruitment is seeking an HGV Class 2 Refuse & Recycling Driver to join a dedicated team supporting Bristol's waste and recycling services. Location Bristol, hours 06:00 - 14:18, Mon-Fri, Temporary to Permanent contract.

You will safely operate a Class 2 vehicle, perform pre-shift checks, assist with collection, and use mobile tech to complete paperwork. Training and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good knowledge of driver hours, tachograph regulations, and road transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class 2 refuse and recycling vehicle.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Assist with collection of waste and recycling materials.
• Load and unload recycling boxes and containers.
• Push and pull loads up to 25kg safely.
• Use mobile technology to complete paperwork and route information.
• Support other service areas as required.
• Maintain high health, safety and customer service standards.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence

CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Tachograph regulations

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Mobile data entry

Tools

Mobile data entry

Job description

HGV Class 2 Refuse & Recycling Driver

Location: Bristol

Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 14:18

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Pay Rate: £17.27 - £34.54 per hour (after 12 weeks)

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

Are you an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver looking for a stable role with excellent earning potential and the opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?

M4 Recruitment is currently recruiting for HGV Class 2 Refuse & Recycling Drivers to join a dedicated and professional team supporting essential waste and recycling services across Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position with the potential to move into permanent employment.

The Role

As an HGV Class 2 Refuse & Recycling Driver, you will play a key role in keeping the city clean and supporting environmental sustainability. Working as part of a team, your responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating a Class 2 refuse and recycling vehicle
• Carrying out daily vehicle inspections and reporting any defects
• Assisting with the collection of waste and recycling materials
• Loading and unloading recycling boxes and containers
• Pushing and pulling bins weighing up to 25kg
• Using mobile technology to complete operational paperwork and route information
• Providing support to other service areas, including recycling and garden waste collections when required
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and customer service at all times

What We're Looking For

• A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
• CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Good knowledge of driver hours, tachograph regulations, and road transport legislation
• A positive, reliable, and flexible approach to work
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reasonable level of physical fitness, with the ability to lift and manoeuvre loads up to 25kg safely
• A strong commitment to health and safety

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax-efficient vehicle leasing
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business
• Company-funded BUPA Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to an onsite Physiotherapist
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Dedicated learning and development opportunities
• Internal training programmes and career progression pathways
• Employee recognition through Stand Out Awards and long service awards
• Free access to the Reward Gateway discount platform, offering savings at over 900 retailers

Why Apply?

This is more than just a driving role. It's an opportunity to join an organisation that values its people, invests in their development, and provides vital services that directly benefit the local community.

If you're a motivated HGV Class 2 Driver looking for a rewarding career with genuine progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

M4 Recruitment is an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities employer. Permission to place this advertisement for the above-mentioned role has been given by the company concerned