HGV Class 2 Driver Loader

Pertemps Bristol Industrial; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Industrial seeks an HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader in Bristol. This role combines driving with loading duties to support waste and recycling collections across the Bristol area.

Shifts Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm (39 hours/week). £17.27 per hour. Overtime paid after 39 hours and on Saturdays, double on Sundays and bank holidays. Long-term opportunities plus pension, health and wellbeing benefits and career development.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Knowledge of HGV driving regulations and tachograph rules.
• Experience with daily vehicle checks and defect reporting.
• Comfortable using mobile devices and completing electronic paperwork.
• Reliable, safety‑conscious and a team player.
• Waste/recycling collection experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and operate HGV Class 2 vehicles in line with legal requirements and company procedures.
• Collect, load, transport and unload waste and recycling materials.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks and report defects promptly.
• Tip vehicles at approved recycling and waste facilities.
• Accurately complete paperwork and electronic records using handheld devices.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation.
• Deliver excellent customer service and communicate professionally with colleagues, customers and the public.
• Work flexibly across different operational locations when required.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

HGV Class 2 driving

Safety conscious

Team player

Knowledge of regulations

Customer service

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver/Loader - Bristol

We are recruiting HGV Class 2 Driver/Loaders for ongoing, full-time work supporting waste and recycling collection services across Bristol.

Monday to Friday

6:00am - 2:30pm shifts (39 hours per week)

£17.27 per hour

Overtime paid at 1.5x after 39 hours and Saturday.2x on a Sunday and bank holidays

Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Pension, health and wellbeing benefits, employee discounts and career development opportunities

This is a physically active role combining HGV driving with loading duties. You'll be responsible for safely operating a Class 2 vehicle while working as part of a team to collect, transport and unload waste and recycling materials across the Bristol area.

The Role

• Safely drive and operate HGV Class 2 vehicles in line with legal requirements and company procedures.
• Collect, load, transport and unload waste and recycling materials.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks and report defects promptly.
• Tip vehicles at approved recycling and waste facilities.
• Accurately complete paperwork and electronic records using handheld devices.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation.
• Deliver excellent customer service and communicate professionally with colleagues, customers and the public.
• Work flexibly across different operational locations when required.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.

This is a hands-on outdoor role involving regular lifting, moving bins and recycling containers, and working in all weather conditions. It's ideal for drivers who enjoy staying active and being part of a supportive team.

Requirements

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Good understanding of HGV driving regulations, Working Time Directive and tachograph rules
• Experience completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Comfortable using mobile devices and completing electronic paperwork
• Reliable, safety-conscious and a strong team player
• Previous waste, recycling or commercial collections experience is desirable but not essential