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The Best Connection Group Limited; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 1,791,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Contributions

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Holiday accrual

Perks at Work

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited is recruiting for an experienced Class 2 Chain Skip Driver in Blaydon. The role involves delivering and collecting skips across the North East, liaising with customers, and maintaining safety standards.

Hours are typically 07:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with pay around £15.00 per hour. Applicants should have a UK HGV Class 2 licence, Driver CPC, Digital Tachograph card, and a clean record. Local knowledge of Newcastle and the North East is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence (HGV Class 2) and Driver CPC.
• Digital Tachograph card.
• Physically fit to assist with manual tasks and secure loads.
• Good local knowledge of Newcastle and North East area.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an 18.5-tonne skip loader as part of daily duties.
• Deliver and collect skips for domestic and commercial customers.
• Complete paperwork including Waste Transfer Notes and digital logbooks.
• Adhere to drivers hours, tachograph regulations and working time directives.

Skills

HGV Class 2

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph

Physical Fitness

Local Knowledge

Clean Licence

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting experienced

Class 2 Chain Skip Driver roles for a leading waste management company based in Blaydon. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable

Class 2 Chain Skip Driver to work across the North East, including Newcastle, Gateshead, and Durham, delivering and collecting skips for domestic and commercial customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate an 18.5-tonne skip loader as a

Class 2 Chain Skip Driver, delivering and collecting skips in a variety of environments

• Ensure all skip loads are safely secured and compliant with road safety regulations before transit.
• Perform mandatory daily vehicle safety checks and report any defects to the transport office immediately.
• Act as the face of the company, providing professional and courteous service at customer sites.
• Adhere strictly to EU Driver Hours, Tachograph regulations, and Working Time Directives as a

Class 2 Chain Skip Driver

• Accurately complete all paperwork, including Waste Transfer Notes and digital logbooks.

Requirements:

Licence: A valid UK

HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.

Qualifications: A current

Driver CPC card and

Digital Tachograph card.

Experience: Previous experience operating skip lorries or hook loaders is highly preferred.

Clean Record: Ideally no more than 6 penalty points

Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit to assist with manual tasks and secure loads.

Local Knowledge: Good geographical knowledge of the Newcastle and North East area to ensure efficient routing.

Hours of work and pay:

• Monday to friday
• 07:00am - 17:00pm
• £15.00 per hour

Benefits of working with The Best Connection:

24/7 contact with consultants

Pension Contributions

Online payslips

Holiday accrual

• Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme