HGV 7.5 Tonne

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

28 days holiday

Overtime on Saturdays

Permanent employment potential

Weekday schedule (Mon-Fri)

Résumé du poste

QS Recruitment Ltd in Derbyshire is seeking a 7.5-tonne refuse driver for a busy waste collection team in Alfreton. Expect early starts, early finishes, and optional Saturday overtime with a path to permanent employment.

You will drive a 7.5-tonne vehicle, collect waste across routes, and work with loaders to complete daily collections. Applicants should be licensed for 7.5-tonne work, hold a Driver CPC and Tachograph card, and be ready for outdoor work in all weathers.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Category C1 driving licence covering 7.5-tonne vehicles.
• Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience driving 7.5-tonne vehicles preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and follow health and safety procedures.

Responsabilités

• Drive a 7.5-tonne refuse vehicle on designated Derbyshire routes.
• Collect household and commercial waste safely and efficiently.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Complete required paperwork and follow health and safety procedures.
• Work as part of a loader team to ensure on-time collections.

Connaissances

Category C1 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

7.5-tonne Experience

Description du poste

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Early starts, early finishes and weekends free — ready for a better working routine? We’re recruiting reliable 7.5 Tonne Refuse Drivers to join a busy waste collection team in Alfreton, offering regular weekday hours, optional Saturday overtime and the opportunity to secure a permanent position.

If you’re an experienced driver who enjoys working as part of a team and wants consistent work with a predictable schedule, this could be the ideal next step.

You’ll be responsible for driving a 7.5-tonne refuse vehicle along designated routes across Derbyshire, collecting household and commercial waste safely and efficiently.

Working alongside a team of loaders, you’ll help ensure collections are completed smoothly throughout the day. Your responsibilities will also include carrying out daily vehicle checks, reporting any defects, completing the required paperwork and following health and safety procedures.

This is a hands‑on role, so you’ll need to be physically fit, comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions and willing to assist the team when required.

Duration: This is an ongoing temporary position

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: The role pays £14.00 per hour, with 28 days’ holiday per year. You’ll benefit from regular Monday‑to‑Friday work, early starts and finishes, optional Saturday overtime and the opportunity to move into permanent employment.If you’re looking for reliable driving work with a consistent routine and long‑term potential,

Working Hours: You’ll work Monday to Friday, starting at 05:45, with finishes typically around 14:00. No weekend work is required as part of the standard working week, although Saturday shifts are available at the overtime rate.

Closing Date: 20261113

Experience & Qualifications

You’ll need a valid UK Category C1 driving licence covering 7.5-tonne vehicles, a valid Driver CPC qualification and a Digital Tachograph Card.

Previous 7.5-tonne driving experience is preferred. You’ll also need a good understanding of driver hours and road transport regulations, along with a reliable, punctual and safety‑conscious approach. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and carry out physical duties outdoors is essential.