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HGV Driver & Class 2 Refuse Driver

Driver Hire Bristol

Bristol

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A recruitment agency in the waste management sector seeks a Class 2 (Category C) Relief RCV Driver in Bristol. This hands-on role involves driving a Class 2 RCV for waste routes and assisting with physically emptying bins alongside a refuse loader. Candidates must have previous RCV experience and be comfortable with early starts. The position offers £16.30 - £18.26 per hour, weekly PAYE pay, and a supportive operations team.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay
Ongoing relief/cover work
Consistent early start pattern

Qualifications

  • Must possess a Full UK Class 2 (Category C) licence.
  • Need valid CPC and Digital Tacho cards.
  • Previous RCV driving experience is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Drive a Class 2 RCV on waste routes
  • Assist with emptying bins alongside the refuse loader
  • Operate RCV lifting equipment safely and efficiently

Skills

RCV driving experience
Strong teamwork
Communication skills
Safety consciousness
Physical fitness

Education

Full UK Class 2 (Category C) licence
Valid CPC and Digital Tacho cards
Job description
Class 2 (Category C) Relief RCV Driver – Bristol

Driver Hire Bristol is recruiting a Class 2 (Category C) Relief RCV Driver to support a busy waste and recycling operation based in the Keynsham area. This role is ideal for drivers with previous RCV experience who are happy to be hands‑on, working alongside a refuse loader to empty bins as well as driving the vehicle.

Weekly Pay | Ongoing Relief Cover | Early Starts
The Role:
  • Drive a Class 2 RCV on residential and commercial waste routes
  • Get in and out of the vehicle regularly and assist with emptying bins alongside the refuse loader
  • Operate RCV lifting equipment safely and efficiently
  • Start time 06:00, with finish times depending on the route
  • Complete daily vehicle checks and all required paperwork
  • Maintain high standards of health & safety at all times
  • Provide cover for sickness, holidays, and peak demand
Pay & Benefits:
  • £16.30 - £18.26 per hour (includes holiday pay via advanced holiday payment method)
  • Weekly PAYE pay
  • Ongoing relief / cover work
  • Consistent early start pattern
  • Supportive and experienced operations team
What You'll Need:
  • Full UK Class 2 (Category C) licence
  • Valid CPC and Digital Tacho cards
  • Previous RCV driving experience – essential
  • Good level of physical fitness – this is a hands‑on role
  • Reliable, safety‑conscious, and comfortable with early starts
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

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