HGV Driver

Black Point Recruitment; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing full-time work

Consistent weekday shifts

Immediate starts

Job summary

Black Point Recruitment Ltd. is urgently recruiting HGV Class 2 Dustcart Drivers for East Lothian roles. You will deliver residential and commercial waste, work with a loader team, and complete routes safely in a busy waste management operation.

We offer £16.00/hour, with £17.93 including holiday pay, weekly pay, ongoing full-time hours, and consistent weekday shifts. Suitable for drivers with Class 2 licence, CPC, Tachograph card, and UK driving knowledge; immediate starts available.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 Licence (Category C).
• CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence).
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous dustcart / refuse driving experience preferred.
• Good understanding of UK driving and safety regulations.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Driving a Class 2 dustcart / refuse vehicle
• Completing scheduled waste and recycling collections
• Working alongside and supporting a team of refuse loaders
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks
• Following all health & safety and waste management regulations
• Completing all route paperwork and documentation accurately
• Delivering a professional and reliable waste collection service

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Team-oriented

Tools

HGV Class 2 Licence (Category C)

CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence)

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

We are urgently recruiting HGV Class 2 Dustcart Drivers in East Lothian, offering £16.00 per hour with immediate starts available. This is a fantastic opportunity for drivers looking for steady, ongoing work within a busy waste management operation.

Job description

As an HGV Class 2 Dustcart Driver (Refuse Driver), you will be responsible for carrying out residential and commercial waste collections across East Lothian, working alongside a team of loaders to complete routes safely and efficiently.

This is a hands-on Class 2 driving role ideal for reliable drivers with experience in waste management, refuse collection, or dustcart driving.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving a Class 2 dustcart / refuse vehicle
• Completing scheduled waste and recycling collections
• Working alongside and supporting a team of refuse loaders
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks
• Following all health & safety and waste management regulations
• Completing all route paperwork and documentation accurately
• Delivering a professional and reliable waste collection service

Pay & Benefits:

• £17.93per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing, full-time work
• Consistent weekday shifts
• Immediate starts available

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• Day shifts available
• ASAP start

Requirements:

• Valid HGV Class 2 Licence (Category C)
• CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence)
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous dustcart / refuse driving experience preferred
• Good understanding of UK driving and safety regulations
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented attitude

Location:
East Lothian, Scotland – ideal for drivers based in Musselburgh, Haddington, Tranent, Dunbar, and surrounding areas