HGV Class 2 Driver

Connect2Dorset; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is seeking a reliable Refuse Driver (Driver Level 3) in Ferndown to join Dorset Council’s Waste teams. You will operate a Category C (Class 2) vehicle and help collect household and commercial waste and recycling across the local area, ensuring safety, efficiency and customer care.

The role runs Monday to Friday with early start times, offering temporary employment through Connect2Dorset, an ethical and trusted staffing partner.

Qualifications

• Full Category C (Class 2) Driving Licence.
• Valid CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).
• Digital Tachograph Card.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate refuse collection vehicles in compliance with road safety and council regulations
• Carry out routine vehicle checks and ensure the vehicle is clean and roadworthy
• Drive designated routes to collect domestic, commercial, and recycling waste
• Report any issues such as missed collections, blocked access, or vehicle faults

Education

Category C (Class 2) Driving Licence

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Job Title: Refuse Driver

Location: Ferndown

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: £15.31 per hour

About Us

Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, supplying high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions across various departments. We are proud to be an ethical, trustworthy, and caring organisation.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced Refuse Driver (Driver Level 3) to join the Waste teams in Dorset Council. This position involves driving a Category C (Class 2) vehicle and assisting in the collection of household and commercial waste and recycling across the local area.

You will work as part of a crew, providing an essential service to the community, while ensuring safety, efficiency, and customer care are always upheld.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate refuse collection vehicles in compliance with road safety and council regulations
• Carry out routine vehicle checks and ensure the vehicle is clean and roadworthy
• Drive designated routes to collect domestic, commercial, and recycling waste
• Report any issues such as missed collections, blocked access, or vehicle faults

Qualifications and Skills

• Full Category C (Class 2) Driving Licence
• Valid CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
• Digital Tachograph CardThe hours will be between Monday and Friday 06:00-14:00

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates