HGV Driver

HGV driver

8 positions

Location: Watton IP25

Pay rate: £15.52

Hours: Monday – Friday 05:45 – 14.15, 40 hours per week

(hours may differ due to being on task and finish)

Until 01/31/2027

There is a possibility for permanent job after for the right person

Role overview

New HGV drivers for food waste and collections

Responsibilities:

• Vehicle Operation: Drive and manoeuvre heavy goods vehicles (Class 2 / Category C) along pre-planned local collection round.
• Crew Supervision: Lead and work alongside a small team of loaders, assisting with manual collection, emptying food waste caddies, or loading at the back of the truck when required
• Safety & Compliance: Conduct daily vehicle walk-around inspections, report mechanical defects, and adhere strictly to road traffic and health & safety regulations
• Quality Control: Identify and log contaminated bins or uncollected waste according to council or company procedures
• Customer Service: Act as a public-facing representative, handling resident enquiries and delivering a dependable service

Requirements:

• Licence: Full UK Category C (Class 2) HGV driving licence.
• Credentials: Valid Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) card and digital tachograph card.
• Experience: Prior driving experience with large or refuse collection vehicles in public areas; waste management background is preferred.
• Attributes: Good time management, physical fitness for an active role involving loading support, and strong local area knowledge

If you feel you are suitable for this role, please click ‘Apply’ and expect a call from us.

This role is being advertised by Kenect Recruitment, who are acting as an employment business regarding this vacancy.