Hgv Class 2 Driver

Evolution Recruit; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension and life insurance

Overtime opportunities

Fully funded ADR training

Holiday entitlement growth

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Employee discounts

Bike2Work scheme

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Evolution Recruit is partnering with a growing waste and recycling business in Kilmarnock to recruit an HGV Class 2 Driver. You will collect and deliver materials across mainland UK, ensuring safety, professional service and adherence to ADR requirements.

The role offers 45 guaranteed hours per week, a Monday–Friday pattern, 16.50 GBP per hour and weekly pay, with potential overtime and funded ADR training for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 / Category C licence.
• Good driving record; penalties typically limited.
• Knowledge of mainland UK roads, tachograph regulations, and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Safely loading, securing, transporting and unloading waste materials.
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects promptly.
• Keeping vehicle clean and well maintained.
• Following drivers' hours, tachograph, Working Time Directive and ADR requirements.
• Helping customers understand waste storage requirements and new service requirements.
• Following company and site health and safety procedures.
• Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.

Skills

Good driving record

UK roads knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Overnight stays flexibility

Education

HGV Class 2 / Category C licence

ADR certification desirable

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver

Location: Kilmarnock

Pay: £16.50 per hour basic | Typical total annual earnings of £38.000-£43,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours guaranteed per week

Start times: Typically between 5am and 6am

Overnight stays: Usually 4-5 nights per week

Weekly pay

Looking for a Class 2 driving role with guaranteed hours, overtime opportunities and funded ADR training?

Our client, a growing waste and recycling business, is looking for an HGV Class 2 Driver to collect and deliver materials from customer sites across mainland UK. You'll receive training and support to develop your skills while helping recover valuable resources and protect the environment.

What's on offer?

• £16.50 per hour basic pay, paid weekly.
• Typical total annual earnings of £38,000-£43,000, including overtime, training payments and overnight bonuses.
• Guaranteed 45 hours per week, with additional overtime available.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Holiday allowance increasing after your first and second years of service.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme to buy additional annual leave.
• Company pension and employee life insurance.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Discounts on shopping, gyms, cinema and leisure activities.
• Bike2Work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Fully funded ADR training for the right candidate.

The role

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you'll collect and deliver waste materials, including batteries, oil, filters and plastics. You'll represent our client at customer premises, providing a professional service and ensuring collections and deliveries are completed safely.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely loading, securing, transporting and unloading waste materials.
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects promptly.
• Keeping your vehicle clean and well maintained.
• Following drivers' hours, tachograph, Working Time Directive and applicable ADR requirements.
• Helping customers understand waste storage requirements and passing new service requirements to your manager.
• Following company and customer site health and safety procedures.
• Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.

The role normally involves 4-5 overnight stays per week, depending on operational requirements.

What we're looking for

• A valid HGV Class 2 / Category C driving licence.
• A good driving record. Ideally, you'll have no more than three penalty points, although up to six may be considered depending on the offence. Mobile phone offences cannot be accepted.
• Good knowledge of mainland UK roads and the Highway Code.
• An understanding of drivers' hours, tachograph regulations, the Working Time Directive and Operator Licence obligations.
• A professional, safety-conscious approach.
• Good communication, organisation and time management skills.
• Confidence dealing with customers and resolving day-to-day issues.
• Flexibility to undertake overnight stays.

Experience in waste or recycling would be an advantage. ADR certification is desirable, but full training and funding can be provided for the right candidate.

Why join our client?

Our client is a growing recycling and resource recovery business offering opportunities to develop your skills and build a long-term career. You'll join a team committed to supporting its people and delivering a positive environmental impact.