HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver

People Solutions; Tipton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid induction

Ongoing full-time work

Immediate starts

Employee wellbeing programme

Job summary

People Solutions are recruiting for HGV Class 2 Refuse Drivers in Tipton. Role involves driving specialist waste collection vehicles and completing healthcare waste collections. Immediate starts with paid induction and weekly pay.

Shifts are typically Monday to Friday, starting around 13:00–14:00. Benefits include ongoing full-time work and excellent hourly rates. Training is provided and support is available throughout your assignment.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Category C (Class 2) driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC card and Digital Tachograph card.
• Minimum 12 months experience driving Category C vehicles.
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV Class 2 waste collection vehicles across the UK.
• Carry out manual handling when moving waste bins.
• Complete scheduled healthcare waste collections."
• Maintain collection paperwork and safety standards.

Skills

UK driving licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

12 months experience Class 2

English communication

punctuality

teamwork

manual handling ability

Job description

HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver - Tipton - £17.50 Per Hour

People Solutions are currently recruiting for HGV Class 2 Refuse Drivers to join our well-established client based in Tipton.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing full-time work, weekly pay, immediate starts and paid induction training. The role involves driving specialist waste collection vehicles and completing scheduled healthcare waste collections.

£17.50 Per Hour | Monday to Friday | 13:00-14:00 Starts | Weekly Pay | Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts | Paid Induction

This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as an HGV Class 2 Driver, LGV Class 2 Driver, Category C Driver, Rigid HGV Driver, Refuse Collection Driver or Waste Collection Driver.

Shifts

• Monday to Friday
• Start times between 13:00 and 14:00
• Ongoing, full-time work

Rates of Pay

• £17.50 per hour basic rate

Benefits

As an HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver, you will receive:

• Excellent hourly rates
• Ongoing, full-time work
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Full training provided
• Immediate starts available
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Paid induction and ongoing support

Day-to-Day Duties

As an HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Driving HGV Class 2 specialist waste collection vehicles to collection locations across the UK
• Operating soft-compaction vehicles similar to refuse collection vehicles
• Completing approximately 20-30 collections of Euro bins containing healthcare waste
• Carrying out manual handling duties when collecting and moving waste bins
• Managing collection paperwork using company systems
• Following company, customer and regulatory Health & Safety requirements
• Providing excellent customer service during collections

Essential Skills

To be successful as an HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver, you will need:

• Valid UK Category C (Class 2) Driving Licence
• Valid Driver CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 12 months' experience driving Category C vehicles
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences, with no major endorsements
• Good spoken and written English
• Excellent punctuality and timekeeping
• Good understanding of traffic laws and safe driving regulations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness and ability to undertake manual handling and handball duties

Desirable Experience

• Previous commercial HGV Class 2 driving experience
• Experience completing multi-drop collections or deliveries
• Previous experience operating refuse collection or specialist waste collection vehicles

Training Provided

• Paid induction training
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment