Driver Hire (Barnstaple) is looking for reliable HGV Class 2 Refuse Drivers for ongoing work in Okehampton. This is a hands-on role that mixes driving with physical waste and recycling collection. The work is steady, the team is friendly, and long-term opportunities are available.
Pay and hours
1. £17.37 to £21.72 per hour PAYE Advanced (Other PAYE methods available)
2. Weekly pay
3. Monday to Friday
4. Optional Saturday work during Bank Holiday weeks
5. Minimum 8 paid hours per shift
What the job involves
6. Driving a Class 2 Cat C refuse vehicle on set routes
7. Supporting the crew with loading and emptying bins
8. Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects
9. Keeping paperwork accurate, including route sheets and PODs
10. Following site procedures, health and safety rules and driver hours regulations
11. Working as part of a close-knit team on local routes in South Devon
This role involves physical work and regular lifting.
What you need
12. Cat C Class 2 licence
13. Driver CPC
14. Digital Tachograph card
15. Maximum of 6 penalty points
16. Able to get to the Okehampton depot for early starts
17. Physically able to carry out manual handling
18. Mobile phone for communication
Desirable
19. Experience in waste and recycling
20. Local route knowledge
Why work with us
21. Excellent pay with enhanced overtime
22. Monday to Friday pattern with regular hours
23. Temp-to-perm opportunities with a respected local employer
24. Immediate starts available
25. Support from a friendly local office that knows its drivers
26. Discounted CPC training for PAYE drivers
27. Pension contributions
Apply
Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire (Barnstaple) on 01271 441909
Please have your licence, CPC and tacho card details ready.
Suitable candidates may be able to start immediately.
About Driver Hire (Barnstaple).
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is a specialist recruitment agency covering transport, logistics, and driving roles across the South Devon and North Devon areas. We work with a range of local and regional employers to connect experienced drivers and logistics professionals with the right opportunities. Whether you are looking for temporary, contract, or permanent work, we are here to help you find your next role.