HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver

HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver – Tipton – £17.50 Per Hour

People Solutions are currently recruiting for HGV Class 2 Refuse Drivers to join our well-established client based in Tipton.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing full-time work, weekly pay, immediate starts and paid induction training. The role involves driving specialist waste collection vehicles and completing scheduled healthcare waste collections.

£17.50 Per Hour | Monday to Friday | 13:00–14:00 Starts | Weekly Pay | Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts | Paid Induction

This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as an HGV Class 2 Driver, LGV Class 2 Driver, Category C Driver, Rigid HGV Driver, Refuse Collection Driver or Waste Collection Driver.

Shifts

 • Monday to Friday
 • Start times between 13:00 and 14:00
 • Ongoing, full-time work

Rates of Pay

 • £17.50 per hour basic rate

Benefits

As an HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver, you will receive:

 • Excellent hourly rates
 • Ongoing, full-time work
 • Weekly pay every Friday
 • Full training provided
 • Immediate starts available
 • Employee wellbeing programme
 • Paid induction and ongoing support

Day-to-Day Duties

As an HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

 • Driving HGV Class 2 specialist waste collection vehicles to collection locations across the UK
 • Operating soft-compaction vehicles similar to refuse collection vehicles
 • Completing approximately 20–30 collections of Euro bins containing healthcare waste
 • Carrying out manual handling duties when collecting and moving waste bins
 • Managing collection paperwork using company systems
 • Following company, customer and regulatory Health & Safety requirements
 • Providing excellent customer service during collections

Essential Skills

To be successful as an HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver, you will need:

 • Valid UK Category C (Class 2) Driving Licence
 • Valid Driver CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
 • Minimum 12 months’ experience driving Category C vehicles
 • No more than six penalty points for minor offences, with no major endorsements
 • Good spoken and written English
 • Excellent punctuality and timekeeping
 • Good understanding of traffic laws and safe driving regulations
 • Strong communication and teamwork skills
 • Willingness and ability to undertake manual handling and handball duties

Desirable Experience

 • Previous commercial HGV Class 2 driving experience
 • Experience completing multi-drop collections or deliveries
 • Previous experience operating refuse collection or specialist waste collection vehicles

Training Provided

 • Paid induction training
 • Ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply

If you are an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver looking for ongoing work in Tipton, offering excellent hourly rates, weekly pay and Monday-to-Friday shifts, apply today.

Please ensure you are comfortable with the manual handling and handball requirements of this position before applying.

Click Apply Now to submit your application, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch with suitable candidates.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.