HGV2 Refuse Driver

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Ltd in Brentwood is recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers to join Brentwood Borough Council's Waste & Street Care team on an ongoing temporary basis at Warley Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Class 2 drivers seeking regular work with competitive pay.

You will operate HGV Class 2 vehicles, perform safety checks, meet deadlines, and maintain strong customer service while serving the local community.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• No more than six penalty points on your licence.
• Good professional driving record.
• Ability to work safely, meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Understanding of road transport legislation and health and safety requirements.
• All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.

Responsibilities

• HGV Class 2 vehicles safely and effectively across Brentwood and surrounding areas.
• Participate in the collection of domestic waste & recycling.
• Carry out vehicle checks, inspections and defect reporting.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours regulations and health and safety standards.
• Work closely with supervisors and operational teams reporting any issues.
• Maintain excellent customer service standards when interacting with the public.

Skills

Class 2 HGV Licence

Driver CPC

Penalty points ≤6

Professional driving record

Safety consciousness

Road transport legislation

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver

Location: Brentwood Essex CM13 3BH

Pay: £17.78 per hour PAYE / £22.63 per hour Umbrella

Contract: Temporary Ongoing Contract

Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

Immediate start available following successful induction.

Opus People Solutions are recruiting for HGV Class 2 Drivers to join Brentwood Borough Council's Waste & Street Care team on an ongoing temporary basis at Warley Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Class 2 drivers seeking regular work with competitive pay rates.

Key Responsibilities:

• HGV Class 2 vehicles safely and effectively across Brentwood and surrounding areas.
• Participate in the collection of domestic waste & recyling.
• Carry out vehicle checks, inspections and defect reporting.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours regulations and health and safety standards.
• Work closely with supervisors and operational teams reporting any issues.
• Maintain excellent customer service standards when interacting with the public.

What we're looking for:

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• No more than six penalty points on your licence.
• Good professional driving record.
• Ability to work safely, meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Understanding of road transport legislation and health and safety requirements.
• All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references