HGV (Class 2) Waste Driver Collector

WYPF; Riddlesden; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week (Tue–Fri)

Regular, predictable hours

Generous annual leave entitlement

Supportive teams and colleagues

Job summary

Bradford Council is recruiting HGV Class 2 drivers for our waste collection services, including our new food waste collection service. Come along to our Driver Recruitment Open Days and discover what a driving career with us could offer.

Meet our drivers and crews, take a look at our collection vehicles and speak directly with managers about vacancies, pay, training and career opportunities. Four-day working week Tue–Fri; salary £29,071–£32,046 with overtime potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum licence requirement: Category C (Class 2) HGV.
• HGV Class 2 driving experience is advantageous.
• Commitment to safe driving and timely waste collection.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV Class 2 vehicles for waste collection services.
• Work a four-day week (Tuesday–Friday) with regular hours.
• Assist with vehicle checks and report defects as required.

Job description

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Closing Date:

15/11/2026

Job Category:

Department:

Department of Environment

Service:

Job Introduction

HGV CLASS 2 DRIVER RECRUITMENT OPEN DAYS – KEIGHLEY

Could a four-day working week be your next move?

Bradford Council is recruiting HGV Class 2 drivers for our waste collection services, including our new food waste collection service.

Come along to our Driver Recruitment Open Days and discover what a driving career with us could offer.

Why consider joining us?

• Four-day working week (Tuesday–Friday)
• Regular, predictable working hours
• Salary of £29,071 to £32,046with potential overtime opportunities
• Supportive teams and great colleagues
• Generous annual leave entitlement

Come and see for yourself!

Meet our drivers and crews, take a look at our collection vehicles and speak directly with managers about vacancies, pay, training and career opportunities.

Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October

Minimum licence requirement: Category C (Class 2) HGV.

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY – JUST TURN UP!

Whether you’re an experienced HGV driver or considering a change of employer, we’d love to meet you.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.