Waste Collection Driver

Octave Recruitment Ltd; Rhayader; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Octave Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Class 2 Waste Collection Driver/Loader to join a local authority team in Rhayader. This hands-on role involves driving a Class 2 vehicle and assisting with recycling box collections from residential properties on daily routes.

Based at Rhayader, the role runs 7:00am–3:00pm, paying £17.43 per hour umbrella. It is a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 2 (Category C) driving licence and Driver CPC qualification.
• Previous HGV driving experience is required.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 vehicle on designated recycling collection routes.
• Collect recycling boxes from residential properties.
• Assist with loading and unloading recycling materials.
• Perform regular bending and manual handling tasks.
• Work as part of a team to complete daily collections.
• Maintain a professional and reliable service.

Skills

Class 2 driving

Physical fitness

Punctuality

Education

Valid Class 2 (Category C) driving licence

Valid Driver CPC qualification

Previous HGV driving experience

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Class 2 Waste Collection Driver/Loader to join a local authority team in Rhayader. This is a hands-on role involving the collection of recycling boxes from residential properties. You will be responsible for driving a Class 2 vehicle and assisting with the collection of recycling throughout the local area.

Location: Station Road, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5AW

Pay Rate: £17.43 per hour Umbrella

Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Contract: 3 months initially, with the possibility of extension

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving a Class 2 vehicle on designated recycling collection routes.
• Collecting recycling boxes from residential properties.
• Assisting with loading and unloading recycling materials.
• Carrying out regular bending, stretching and manual handling.
• Working as part of a team to complete daily collection schedules.
• Maintaining a professional and reliable service.

Requirements:

• A valid Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Previous HGV driving experience.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work.
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual.
• Available for an immediate start.

If you are an experienced Class 2 driver looking for your next opportunity and are happy to undertake both driving and loading duties, we'd love to hear from you.