HGV Class 2 Driver - Waste & Recycling
Greater Belfast Area & Surrounding Locations
£15.50 per hour
Monday to Friday | 7:30am - 5:00pm (42.5 hours per week)
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for multiple HGV Class 2 (Category C) Drivers to join a well-established waste and recycling operation across several sites in the Greater Belfast area and surrounding regions.
This is an excellent opportunity for drivers looking for secure, long-term work within a growing and essential industry.
The Role
You will be responsible for carrying out scheduled and ad-hoc waste collections, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with transport and environmental regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating HGV Class 2 vehicles to complete daily collection routes
- Carrying out pre-use and post-use vehicle checks
- Ensuring safe loading, transportation and tipping of waste materials
- Completing route sheets, delivery notes and digital records accurately
- Reporting vehicle defects and maintaining vehicle cleanliness
- Carrying out collections from commercial and industrial sites
- Supporting manual and mechanical loading/unloading activities
- Using equipment such as tail lifts, pallet trucks and handling aids
- Sorting and segregating waste in line with regulations
- Adhering to driver hours, tachograph and health & safety requirements
- Providing a professional and customer-focused service at all times
Requirements
Essential
- Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
- Valid CPC qualification
- Digital Tachograph card
- Experience driving large goods vehicles
- Good knowledge of driver hours and transport legislation
- Strong focus on safety and compliance
Desirable
- Experience within waste, recycling or environmental services
- Experience with bin lifts, tankers or specialist collection vehicles
- ADR certification (not essential)
What We're Looking For
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling duties
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Flexible approach to working hours (overtime and occasional weekends may be required)
- Positive, can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment
What's on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £15.50 per hour
- Multiple locations available across Greater Belfast and surrounding areas
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Overtime opportunities available
- Full training and ongoing development
- PPE and uniform provided
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity to join a stable and growing operation
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a new opportunity with flexibility across multiple sites, we'd love to hear from you.
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