Hgv Class 2 Refuse Driver

Trcgroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-known client based in Hayes for multiple HGV Class 2 Drivers (CAT C).

Temporary to permanent roles with early starts (5am–9am) and roughly 8-hour shifts, some weekend work. Pay is £19.23 per hour. You will collect clinical waste, prepare vehicles, operate a compaction vehicle, and log activity on a PDA.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Class 2 entitlement (category C).
• At least 6 months of experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to waste management processes.
• Availability for early morning shifts and occasional weekend work.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Physical fitness and capability to handle waste containers.

Responsibilities

• Collect clinical waste from various healthcare facilities, including care homes and hospitals.
• Prepare the vehicle for daily operations.
• Utilise a compaction vehicle for waste disposal.
• Perform local collections, wheeling bins to the back of the truck, and operating the bin pick‑up mechanism.
• Use a PDA for tracking and recording collections.
• Depending on the volume, complete 35 to 60 collections during your shift.
• Maintain physical fitness, as the role involves some heavy lifting.

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd is currently recruiting on behalf of our well-known and industry-leading client based in the Hayes area. We are looking for multiple HGV Class 2 Drivers (CAT C) to join the team.

Hours: Monday to Friday, start times between 5am-9am (approximately 8-hour shifts on average) with occasional weekend availability.

Pay Rate: £19.23 per hour.

Location: Hayes, UB3.

Job Type: Temporary to permanent.

The Role:

• Collect clinical waste from various healthcare facilities, including care homes and hospitals.
• Prepare the vehicle for daily operations.
• Utilise a compaction vehicle for waste disposal.
• Perform local collections, wheeling bins to the back of the truck, and operating the bin pick‑up mechanism.
• Use a PDA for tracking and recording collections.
• Depending on the volume, complete 35 to 60 collections during your shift.
• Maintain physical fitness, as the role involves some heavy lifting.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence with Class 2 entitlement (category C).
• Have at least 6 months of experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to our waste management processes.
• Availability for early morning shifts and occasional weekend work.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Physical fitness and capability to handle waste containers.