HGV Class 2 Refuse & Recycling Driver

M4 Talent Group - Bristol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Employer pension contribution 5%

Salary sacrifice car scheme

BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Onsite Physiotherapist

Employee referral scheme

Career progression opportunities

Staff recognition and awards

Job summary

M4 Recruitment are recruiting for an HGV Class 2 Refuse & Recycling Driver to join a dedicated team in Bristol. The role focuses on safe operation of a Class 2 vehicle, daily inspections, and supporting recycling and waste collection across the city.

You will work as part of a team, ensuring health, safety and excellent customer service at all times, with development opportunities and potential progression within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• Good knowledge of driver hours, tachograph regulations and road transport legislation.
• Positive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Will consider new passers (You will be assessed).
• Physical fitness to lift and manoeuvre loads up to 25kg safely.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a Class 2 refuse and recycling vehicle.
• Carrying out daily vehicle inspections and reporting any defects.
• Assisting with the collection of waste and recycling materials.
• Loading and unloading recycling boxes and containers.
• Pushing and pulling bins weighing up to 25kg.
• Using mobile technology to complete operational paperwork and route information.
• Providing support to other service areas, including recycling and garden waste collections when required.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and customer service at all times.

Skills

HGV Class 2 license

Driver hours knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

Are you an experienced or newly qualified HGV Class 2 Driver looking for experience, looking for a stable role with excellent earning potential and the opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?

We are currently recruiting for HGV Class 2 Refuse & Recycling Drivers to join a dedicated and professional team supporting essential waste and recycling services across Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position with the potential to move into permanent employment.

The Role

As an HGV Class 2 Refuse & Recycling Driver, you will play a key role in keeping the city clean and supporting environmental sustainability. Working as part of a team, your responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating a Class 2 refuse and recycling vehicle.
• Carrying out daily vehicle inspections and reporting any defects.
• Assisting with the collection of waste and recycling materials.
• Loading and unloading recycling boxes and containers.
• Pushing and pulling bins weighing up to 25kg.
• Using mobile technology to complete operational paperwork and route information.
• Providing support to other service areas, including recycling and garden waste collections when required.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and customer service at all times.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
• Good knowledge of driver hours, tachograph regulations and road transport legislation.
• A positive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Will consider new passers (You will be assessed)
• A reasonable level of physical fitness, with the ability to lift and manoeuvre loads up to 25kg safely.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Employer pension contribution of 5%.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax‑efficient vehicle leasing.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support for mental health, financial wellbeing and family matters.
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
• BUPA Health Cash Plan, fully funded by the company.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to an onsite Physiotherapist.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Dedicated learning and development opportunities, including internal training programmes and career progression pathways.
• Employee recognition through Stand Out Awards and long service awards.
• Free access to the Reward Gateway discount platform, offering savings at over 900 retailers.

Why Apply?

This is more than just a driving role. It's an opportunity to join an organisation that values its people, invests in their development, and provides vital services that directly benefit the local community.

If you're a motivated HGV Class 2 Driver looking for a rewarding career with genuine progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your driving career.

M4 Recruitment are an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities employer. Authority to issue an advertisement in respect of the above mentioned position has been obtained from the hirer concerned