HGV Class 2 Driver New Passes

h-g-recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Driver training CPC support

Career development

Driver portal and payslips app

Dedicated 24/7 Operations team

Mentor support

Job summary

HG Recruitment is recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers for SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Limited at Yate, Bristol. The role involves residential refuse and recycling collections as part of a 3-person crew, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

Newly qualified drivers are welcome, with clear pay scales and overtime. Immediate starts available following assessments and induction, with ongoing driver training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Maximum 6 penalty points (minor endorsements only).
• Good understanding of Driver’s Hours and Working Time Regulations.
• Reliable, safety-focused and customer friendly.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills with a flexible, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Residential refuse and recycling collections.
• Work as part of a three-person crew (1 Driver & 2 Loaders).
• Complete multi-drop collection rounds safely and efficiently.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Maintain high safety and customer service standards.
• Work independently while supporting the wider team.

Skills

HGV driving

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph

Hours regulations

Customer focused

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver | Yate, Bristol

Location:

SUEZ Yate – Sort It Recycling Centre
Great Western Business Park, Armstrong Way / Collett Way, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5NH

Join HG Recruitment – Immediate Starts Available

HG Recruitment is recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers on behalf of SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Limited.

Whether you’re an experienced Class 2 Driver or a confident newly qualified driver, we’ll love to hear from you.

Pay Rates

Newly Qualified Drivers

• Monday-Friday: £18.00 per hour
• Overtime (after 40 hours): £27.00 per hour
• Saturday: £27.00 per hour
• Sunday & Bank Holidays: £36.00 per hour

Estimated Weekly Pay (40 Hours): £720
Potential Annual Earnings: £37,440

Experienced Drivers (Minimum 12 Months Proven Class 2 Experience)

• Monday-Friday: £22.00 per hour
• Overtime (after 40 hours): £33.00 per hour
• Saturday: £33.00 per hour
• Sunday & Bank Holidays: £44.00 per hour

Estimated Weekly Pay (40 Hours): £880
Potential Annual Earnings: £45,760

The Role

Working as part of a professional waste and recycling team, you will complete residential refuse and recycling collections across the local area.

Duties

• Residential refuse and recycling collections.
• Work as part of a three-person crew (1 Driver & 2 Loaders).
• Complete multi-drop collection rounds safely and efficiently.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Maintain high safety and customer service standards.
• Work independently while supporting the wider team.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday working with optional overtime available
• Minimum 8-hour shift guarantee (average 10-hour shifts)
• Consistent ongoing work with Temp to Perm opportunities
• Premium overtime, weekend and Bank Holiday pay rates
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing driver training, CPC support and career development
• Driver portal and mobile app for payslips, holidays and assignment information
• Dedicated 24/7 Operations team, Driver Mentor and Mental Health First Aider support

Assessments & Inductions

Regular assessments and inductions take place:

• Saturday – 08:00
• Monday – 08:00
• Tuesday – 08:00
• Wednesday – 08:00

Immediate starts available following a successful assessment and induction.

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Maximum 6 penalty points (minor endorsements only)
• Good understanding of Driver’s Hours and Working Time Regulations
• Reliable, safety-focused and customer friendly
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills with a flexible, can-do attitude

Newly Qualified Class 2 Drivers are welcome to apply, provided you are confident completing blind-side reversing manoeuvres safely.

About HG Recruitment

Decades of experience in the supply chain, HG has a strong, well-established reputation. Offering great job opportunities within transport & logistics. With a nationwide footprint, our manned service is available 24/7, trusted to always match you with the right job.

HG are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and will never charge a fee for our work finding solutions. Members of disability confident, should you require specialist assistance to support you in the application process our team of supportive operatives will always be on hand to support you one to one. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, as defined by theEquality Act 2010, and we take proactive steps to prevent it.