HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver

Proactive Staff are looking for reliable Refuse Drivers (HGV Class 2) for local council. This role involves both driving and assisting with refuse collecting, so being able to be hands-on and working as a team are…

Pay rate £15.58/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 21 September 2026

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About this job

Proactive Staff are looking for reliable Refuse Drivers (HGV Class 2) for local council. This role involves both driving and assisting with refuse collecting, so being able to be hands-on and working as a team are essential. This role comes with immediate start!

What’s in it for you/ Benefits:
• £15.58 per hour
• 2pm-10pm, Monday-Friday – No weekends!
• PPE and Uniform provided
• Will lead to permanent contract

Role overview:
You will be responsible for safely driving the refuse truck along the designated routes and stay on schedule for efficient collections as well as clearing fly tipping from open spaces and public hotspots, litter pick designated areas and carry out other cleansing functions such as sweeping and keeping the highways, footpaths and grassed area tidy.

Key Responsibilities:
• Follow designated routes and schedules for efficient collections.
• Safely operate the HGV vehicle for refuse and recycling collections.
• Working in all weather conditions.

Skills and Experience:
• Must have valid Class 2 HGV licence, Digital Tachograph and CPC
• Previous experience is preferred but not required
• Physical fitness for hands-on tasks during collections.
• Must be able to provide recent work references to demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness

How to apply:
Please click apply or send your cv to (url removed). If you are wanting to ask more questions about this role or similar roles we have available, call Sandra on (phone number removed).

Proactive Staff is an equal opportunities Recruitment Business advertising on behalf of our client.

Skills:

Driving
HGV Class 2
Cat C Driving
Digital Tachograph
CPC

Qualifications:

Driving
HGV Class 2
Cat C Driving
Digital Tachograph
CPC

Keywords:

Driving
Refuse
HGV Class 2
Cat C Driving
Digital Tachograph
CPC

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