Hgv Class 2 Driver; Waste Operations - HGV​/LGV

Position: Hgv Class 2 Driver (Waste Operations - HGV/LGV)

Our clinet is looking to recruit for a Class 2 (Category

C) Driver to support commercial waste collection services across Telford.

Start time: between 04:00am and 06:00am daily

Working Hours:

likely to be 8 9.5 hours per day with time and a half payable after 8 hours per day

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a refuse collection vehicle to empty commercial bins on pre-planned routes, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant service delivery
• Safely operate a Class 2 refuse vehicle on designated routes
• Collect and empty commercial waste bins (e.g. euro bins, trade waste containers)
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects
• Ensure all collections are completed in line with schedules and service levels
• Adhere to all health & safety, environmental, and driving regulations
• Provide a professional and courteous service when interacting with customers
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects
• Ensure all collections are completed in line with schedules and service levels
• Adhere to all health & safety, environmental, and driving regulations
• Complete relevant paperwork or digital logs as required

Key

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential

Valid HGV Class 2 (Category

C) licence Driver CPC qualification Digital tachograph card

Previous experience driving HGV vehicles (ideally in a multi-drop or route-based role)

Good understanding of UK driving laws, tachograph regulations, and working time directives Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling (regular getting in/out of vehicle) Strong awareness of health & safety practices Reliable, punctual, and able to work early starts Desirable (but not essential) Previous experience in waste management / refuse collection Experience working in a driver + loader team environment Knowledge of commercial waste operations Customer-facing experience Experience using in-cab technology / route optimisation systems