HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver

Pertemps Bristol Industrial; Bath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Industrial is seeking an HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver for ongoing, full-time work across Bristol. You will drive 6:00am-2:30pm, 39 hours per week, with overtime available, handling loading duties and waste collections.

This is a hands-on outdoor role requiring physical activity and good teamwork. The role involves vehicle checks, completing daily paperwork on handheld devices, and delivering professional customer service.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Waste/recycling or commercial collections experience is desirable but not essential.

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 driving

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Physical fitness

Job description

HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver Bristol

We are recruitingHGV Class 2 Refuse Driver 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 after 39 hours. Lots of overtime available
• Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment

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

• ValidClass 2 (Category C) licence
• Driver CPCandDigital 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