Job role: HGV Class 2 Refuse & Recycling DriverLocation: Bristol, BS1Hours: Monday to Friday 6.00am-2.18pmPay Rate: £17.27 per hour, raising to £34.54 per hour after 12 weeksRole type: Temporary to Permanent
Are you an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver looking for a stable role with excellent earning potential and the opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?
Gap Personnel, an employment business, is currently recruiting for HGV Class 2 Refuse & Recycling Drivers to join a dedicated and professional team supporting essential waste and recycling services across Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long‑term position with the potential to move into permanent employment.
As an HGV Class 2 Refuse & Recycling Driver, you will play a key role in keeping the city clean and supporting environmental sustainability. Working as part of a team, your responsibilities will include:
- Safely operating a Class 2 refuse and recycling vehicle.
- Carrying out daily vehicle inspections and reporting any defects.
- Assisting with the collection of waste and recycling materials.
- Loading and unloading recycling boxes and containers.
- Pushing and pulling bins weighing up to 25kg.
- Using mobile technology to complete operational paperwork and route information.
- Providing support to other service areas, including recycling and garden waste collections when required.
- Maintaining high standards of health, safety and customer service at all times.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
- Good knowledge of driver hours, tachograph regulations and road transport legislation.
- A positive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
- The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- A reasonable level of physical fitness, with the ability to lift and manoeuvre loads up to 25kg safely.
- A strong commitment to health and safety.
Benefits
In addition to competitive rates of pay and opportunities for overtime, permanent employees can benefit from an excellent package including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
- Employer pension contribution of 5%.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax‑efficient vehicle leasing.
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support for mental health, financial wellbeing and family matters.
- Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
- BUPA Health Cash Plan, fully funded by the company.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to an onsite Physiotherapist.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Dedicated learning and development opportunities, including internal training programmes and career progression pathways.
- Employee recognition through Stand Out Awards and long service awards.
- Free access to the Reward Gateway discount platform, offering savings at over 900 retailers.
If you are interested, please get in touch on 0117 911 7111 or click Apply now!
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