Class 2 Refuse Collection Driver

Company: Westwood Recruitment
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

The Role

  • Driving a Class 2 (C) refuse collection vehicle.
  • Must have 12 months experience in a similar role.
  • Carry daily vehicle checks and ensure all paperwork is completed accurately.
  • Provide excellent customer service while representing the business professionally.
  • Work in line with all road transport legislation and health & safety procedures.

We value professionalism, safety consciousness, and excellent service delivery in all our drivers.

Working Hours

  • 5 days out of 7 on a rotating rota.
  • 1 in every 5 weekends.
  • 0400 start time.
  • 10‑hour shifts.
  • Bank holiday working required unless annual leave booked and approved.
  • 31 days holidays.

Pay & Benefits

  • £15 per hour Monday to Friday.
  • £20 per hour on weekends.
  • Potential performance bonus of £125 per week.
  • Quarterly accident bonus of £250.
  • Based on a 50‑hour working week, the basic annual salary is approximately £39,000, with the opportunity to earn around £45,500 per year including full weekly performance bonus and quarterly accident bonuses.

Requirements

  • Valid Class 2 (C) license.
  • Valid Driver CPC qualification.
  • Digital Tachograph Card.
  • Previous experience driving refuse collection with front loader experience for commercial waste.
  • Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and road transport legislation.
  • No more than 6 points showing on license.
  • No DD, DR or IN10 endorsements.

Experience

Not required

Employment

Full‑time

Schedule

Monday to Friday 04:00 to 14:00

Salary

£15 – £20 hourly

Benefits

£125 Performance bonus and £250 quarterly Accident bonus

Starting time

Immediate start!

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Posted: July 9th, 2026