Opus People Solutions
HGV Driver (Class 2)
HGV Driver (Class 2) at Opus People Solutions, based in Coventry, West Midlands, paying £15.31 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Pay
- £15.31 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Temporary · On site
- Location
- Coventry, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 2
51% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference 43f7f4e9795ae3dfd3ceca227b42cf17c20d9117
About the role
HGV DriverJoin Opus People Solutions and work for our esteemed client, Coventry City Council. We are currently seeking dedicated HGV Drivers to join our team at an attractive pay rate of £15.31 per hour. Salary: £15.31 per hour PAYE / £20.86 per hour UMB Working Schedule: 37 hours per week. Monday / Tuesday - Friday, 7am - 4.45pm. 30 minutes unpaid break. Location: Whitley Depot, Coventry, CV3 4ARDuration: temporary basis, immediate available to work over the Christmas & New Year seasonNumber of workers required: 10 All candidates are required to have a Valid UK Driving Licence with Class 2 entitlement. Key Responsibilities:Perform routine vehicle maintenance to ensure optimal performance.Ensure compliance with guidelines outlined in the Driver handbook/MORR Code and Highway Code.Drive and operate HGV vehicles for Waste Collection around Coventry City.Adhere strictly to driving and reversing procedures as per standard training protocols.Be responsible for a crew collecting Commercial waste and Domestic waste.Collection of Bulky Items. Professional driver - primary function, day to day driving duties. Household door to door collections, commercial waste collections, street cleaning and associated functions: Recycling collections, performance targets and reducing contaminationGarden waste collectionsFood waste collectionsDomestic refuse collectionsMulti-occupancy properties (flats, apartments)New developmentsCommercial waste & recycling collection servicesBulky item collectionsBin deliveryMechanical sweeper operationsRemoval of fly tipping Essential Requirements:Provide your own steel-toe capped safety boots.Previous experience driving HGV vehicles.Valid Full UK Driving Licence.No more than 3 points on Licence will be accepted.Valid Class 2 licence. Apply Now! All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.
Reference: 43f7f4e9795ae3dfd3ceca227b42cf17c20d9117 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via Opus People Solutions
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