Waste Collection Driver

Driver Hire Manchester; Workington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Carlisle is recruiting for multiple HGV Drivers for long term ongoing work in Workington and Whitehaven with immediate starts and permanent opportunities. You will operate a Class 2 bin wagon, collect waste in residential, commercial and industrial estates, and represent the client professionally.

Applicants should hold a valid UK C (Class 2) licence, CPC, tachograph card, and show a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and punctuality. New passes accepted.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Category C (Class 2) entitlement.
• New Passess accepted.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Strong understanding of site safety and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Completing local and regional collections as required.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks.
• Immediate starts.

Skills

Driving

Job description

HGV Driver – Long‑Term Ongoing Work | Workington | Whitehaven

Driver Hire Carlisle is currently recruiting for multiple HGV Drivers for long term ongoing work with our well known and established client in the following areas Workington and Whitehaven .This is a great opportunity for a HGV driver looking for steady, reliable work with a possibility of Temp-perm. NEW PASSESS ACCEPTED !!!!

The role involves operating a HGV Class 2 rear-wheel-drive bin wagon collecting waste bins around residental , commercal and industrial estates, so a strong focus on safety, professionalism, and compliance is essential.

All sites have a first day induction of ½ day office/paperwork based then half day in the vehicle, and for those with minimal/no experience this will include a driving assessment.

WORKINGTON – 06:15am starts

WHITEHAVEN – 07:15am starts

The Role for a HGV Driver:

• Saturday overtime available
• Overtime paid after 39 hours
• Completing local and regional collections as required
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks
• Immediate starts
• Representing both the client and Driver Hire Carlisle professionally

What You’ll Need:

• Full UK driving licence with Category C (Class 2) entitlement
• New Passess accepted
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Strong understanding of site safety and procedures
• Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude

This role is ideal for a HGV driver seeking stable, long‑term work with the possibility of Temp-perm after 12 weeks

Why work with Driver Hire

Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across the UK. But it’s more than just a job with us — we treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. We’re proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (2025)

• 97% of candidates are proud to work for Driver Hire – joint highest ever! – 92% said they were “Proud” or “Very Proud” (highest ever), of which 66% scored “Very Proud” (highest ever)
• 96% of candidates rated the level of respect & service received from their local office as Excellent or Good
• 91% of candidates scored 8/10 or more when asked if they’d recommend working for Driver Hire – a new record! – (70% scored 10/10 – also a new record!)
• Top reason candidates choose to work with us – “Variety of work” (32%), followed by “Independence” (25%) and “Friendly/welcoming place to work” (21%)