HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver

Driver Hire Torbay; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rates

Monday to Friday pattern

Optional Saturday shifts

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Immediate starts

Local recruitment support

Job summary

Driver Hire Torbay is seeking a reliable HGV Class 2 refuse driver for Kingsbridge, Devon. The role blends professional driving with outdoor manual tasks, offering weekday shifts, competitive pay, and potential permanent placement.

Location is Kingsbridge with easy access from nearby towns. Salary is £17.65 per hour PAYE Advance, with other PAYE options available and overtime enhanced. Immediate starts and temp-to-perm opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Essential: Valid Category C (Class 2) driving licence.
• Essential: Valid Driver CPC qualification card.
• Essential: Valid digital tachograph card.
• Essential: No more than 6 penalty points and no DR, DD, or IN endorsements.
• Desirable: Previous refuse collection, recycling, or multi-drop driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Category C (Class 2) refuse and recycling vehicle on planned routes.
• Assist with loading and collection of waste and recycling containers.
• Work with the crew and depot team to complete daily schedules.
• Carry out vehicle walk-around checks before and after shifts.
• Report vehicle defects, incidents, or operational issues promptly.
• Follow all health and safety procedures on road and at collection points.
• Provide a professional and reliable service throughout each shift.

Skills

Category C (Class 2) licence

Driver CPC

Digital tachograph card

Penalty points limit

No DR/DD/IN endorsements

Manual handling

Own transport

Mobile phone for shifts

Previous refuse collection experience

Knowledge of South Devon roads

Education

Valid Category C (Class 2) licence

Job description

HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver positions are available in Kingsbridge, Devon.

We are recruiting reliable and hard-working Class 2 drivers to support a busy waste and recycling operation. This role combines professional driving duties with physical outdoor work and offers regular weekday shifts, competitive pay, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position.

Location

Kingsbridge, Devon

Easily commutable from Totnes, South Brent, Paignton, Plymouth, Ivybridge and surrounding South Devon areas.

Salary

£17.65 per hour PAYE Advance

Other PAYE models are available.

Key Responsibilities

Drive a Category C (Class 2) refuse and recycling vehicle on planned collection routes

Assist with the loading and collection of waste and recycling containers

Work closely with the crew and depot team to complete daily schedules

Carry out vehicle walk-around checks before and after shifts

Report vehicle defects, incidents, or operational issues promptly

Follow all health and safety procedures while working on the road and at collection points

Provide a professional and reliable service throughout each shift

Qualifications

Essential

Valid Category C (Class 2) driving licence

Valid Driver CPC qualification card

Valid digital tachograph card

No more than 6 penalty points

No DR, DD, or IN endorsements

Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties

Own transport to travel to and from the depot

Mobile phone for receiving shift and route information

Desirable

Previous refuse collection, recycling, waste management, or multi-drop driving experience

Good knowledge of Kingsbridge, South Hams, and surrounding South Devon road networks

Benefits

£17.65 per hour PAYE Advance

Other PAYE models available

Enhanced overtime rates

Monday to Friday working pattern

Optional Saturday shifts during Bank Holiday weeks

Temp-to-perm opportunities for successful candidates

Immediate starts available

Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced local recruitment team

About Us

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is part of the Driver Hire network, one of the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruiters, with more than 100 offices nationwide and over 40 years of industry experience. We help thousands of drivers and logistics professionals find work every year.

Our latest Driver Hire Nationwide candidate survey found that 97% of candidates are proud to work for Driver Hire, 96% rated the level of respect and service they receive as Excellent or Good, and 91% would recommend working with Driver Hire. Results are based on responses from 1,109 candidates in December 2025.

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) recruits for temporary, contract, and permanent positions across South Devon and North Devon, including HGV Class 1 Drivers, HGV Class 2 Drivers, 7.5 Tonne Drivers, Van Drivers, Warehouse Operatives, Forklift Drivers, Driver's Mates, and logistics support roles.