HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver

Driver Hire (Barnstaple) is looking for reliable HGV Class 2 Refuse Drivers for ongoing work in Okehampton. This is a hands‑on role that mixes driving with physical waste and recycling collection. The work is steady, the team is friendly, and long-term opportunities are available.

£17.37 to £21.72 per hour PAYE Advanced (Other PAYE methods available)

Weekly pay

Monday to Friday

Optional Saturday work during Bank Holiday weeks

Minimum 8 paid hours per shift

Driving a Class 2 Cat C refuse vehicle on set routes

Supporting the crew with loading and emptying bins

Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects

Keeping paperwork accurate, including route sheets and PODs

Following site procedures, health and safety rules and driver hours regulations

Working as part of a close‑knit team on local routes in South Devon

This role involves physical work and regular lifting.

Cat C Class 2 licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph card

Maximum of 6 penalty points

Able to get to the Okehampton depot for early starts

Physically able to carry out manual handling

Mobile phone for communication

Experience in waste and recycling

Local route knowledge

Excellent pay with enhanced overtime

Monday to Friday pattern with regular hours

Temp-to-perm opportunities with a respected local employer

Support from a friendly local office that knows its drivers

Discounted CPC training for PAYE drivers

Pension contributions

Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire (Barnstaple) on
Please have your licence, CPC and tacho card details ready.
Suitable candidates may be able to start immediately.