HGV Cat C Dust Driver

Driver Hire Exeter; Winkleigh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Exeter is seeking HGV Class 2 Dust Cart Drivers to join a busy waste and recycling operation near Winkleigh. You'll drive a Class 2 refuse vehicle on established routes, working with a loading crew to move bins and ensure timely collections.

This is outdoor, active work with a safety-first team. Hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30am starts, with occasional Saturday catch-up shifts after Bank Holidays; temp-to-perm opportunities in a essential service.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• Driver CPC Card required.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card required.

Responsibilities

• Driving a Class 2 dust cart on established domestic and commercial routes.
• Assisting loading crew with bin movements when required.
• Safely navigating residential streets and conducting daily vehicle safety checks.
• Providing a professional service to residents and businesses.
• Maintaining timely collections and supporting team effort.

Skills

Valid Category C (Class 2) Licence

Valid Driver CPC Card

Valid Digital Tachograph Card

Teamwork

Safety-first mindset

Physically fit

Reliable

Job description

Are you a Class 2 Driver looking for a role that gets you out of the cab, working as part of a great team and making a real difference to the local community?

We're recruiting for HGV Class 2 Dust Cart Drivers to join a busy waste and recycling operation based near Winkleigh.

This is an opportunity to be part of an essential service that helps keep our towns, villages and countryside clean while supporting recycling and environmental sustainability across Devon.

If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and being part of a team, this could be the perfect role for you.

Paying £14.00 per hour on PAYE accrued or £14.00 plus £1.68 holiday pay = £15.68 per hour PAYE advanced.

The Role

You'll be responsible for driving a Class 2 refuse collection vehicle on established domestic and commercial waste collection routes.

This is a team-based role. You'll work alongside a dedicated loading crew and will be expected to assist when required by helping manoeuvre bins into position ready for loading onto the rear of the vehicle.

Duties Include:

• Driving a Class 2 dust cart on pre-planned collection routes.
• Collecting domestic and commercial waste and recycling materials.
• Safely navigating residential roads where vehicles are often parked on both sides of the street.
• Conducting daily vehicle safety checks.
• Supporting the loading crew with bin movements when required.
• Working safely and efficiently to complete collections on schedule.
• Providing a professional service to residents and businesses.

What We're Looking For

• Valid Category C (Class 2) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC Card
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• A strong safety-first attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Physically fit and comfortable with a demanding outdoor role
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking

Why Join Us?

• Make a Difference Play a key role in keeping local communities clean and supporting recycling efforts that help protect the environment.
• Team-Focused Work Work alongside an experienced crew where everyone works together to get the job done.
• Work Outdoors Enjoy being out and about rather than spending all day behind a desk or in a cab.
• Keep Active A physically rewarding role with plenty of variety throughout the day.
• Long-Term Opportunity Temp-to-perm positions available for the right candidates.
• Essential Service Be part of a team providing a service that communities rely on every day.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 6:30am start
• Job & Finish
• Saturday working required following Bank Holidays to assist with catch-up collections

If you're looking for a driving role with purpose, enjoy working outdoors, and thrive as part of a hardworking team, we'd love to hear from you.