HGV Class 2 Driver

Bamford Contract Services Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bamford Contract Services Ltd are recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers to work with Rochdale Council's waste and recycling team in Rochdale. Immediate starts available with ongoing temporary work and a Tuesday–Friday pattern beginning at 6:30am.

Drivers will operate HGV refuse collection vehicles in a three-person team, with daily vehicle checks and loading duties as needed; pay is PAYE, with increases after 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 / Category C licence required.
• Previous HGV driving experience preferred.
• Minimum age 21 for insurance purposes.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points.
• No DR10 or IN10 endorsements.
• Good understanding of road safety and vehicle checks.
• Reliable and punctual; able to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Drive a refuse collection vehicle as part of a waste collection crew.
• Work as part of a three-person team with loaders.
• Collect household and public waste across Rochdale.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain safety procedures.
• Assist with loading duties when required; still paid at driver rate.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Safe driving

Reliability

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver

Rochdale

Bamford Contract Services Ltd are recruiting on behalf of Rochdale Council

Job Details

Location: Rochdale

Pay: £14.82 per hour PAYE, rising to £15.15 per hour after 12 weeks

Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 6:30am start

Contract: Ongoing Temporary

Start: Immediate starts available

Bamford Contract Services are currently recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers to work within Rochdale Council's waste and recycling team.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced HGV class 2 drivers looking for ongoing work, consistent hours and the opportunity to work for the local council.

The HGV Class 2 Driver Role

You will be responsible for driving a refuse collection vehicle as part of a waste collection crew, working alongside a couple of bin loaders to collect public waste across Rochdale.

HGV Class 2 Driver Duties

• Driving HGV refuse collection vehicles safely and responsibly
• Working as part of a three-person waste collection team
• Collecting household and public waste
• Operating the vehicle in accordance with site and road safety procedures
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks
• Working alongside loaders to ensure collections are completed efficiently
• On occasion, assisting with loading duties when required
• Maintaining a professional approach when working in public area

If you are required to work as a loader, you will still be paid the full driver's rate.

HGV Class 2 Driver Requirements

• HGV Class 2 / Category C licence
• Previous HGV driving experience
• Minimum age of 21 for insurance purposes
• Maximum of 6 penalty points
• No DR10 or IN10 endorsements
• Good understanding of road safety and vehicle checks
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Waste/refuse collection experience is preferred but not essential

Working Hours

• Tuesday to Friday
• 6:30am start

Job and finish

Potential overtime available on weekends and bank holidays

Pay

• £14.82 per hour PAYE
• £15.15 per hour PAYE after 12 weeks
• All work is PAYE

Ongoing work available for suitable drivers

Why Apply?

• Immediate start available
• Ongoing work with Rochdale Council
• Consistent Tuesday-Friday working pattern
• Potential overtime
• PAYE employment
• Driver rate paid even when assisting with loading duties
• Opportunity for regular, long-term work

For more information, or to discuss the role, contact Laura at Bamford Contract Services.