Job Description
HGV Class 2 Driver – Waste Collection – Kettering/Wellingborough
£16.35 PAYE or £20.79 Umbrella | Full Time | Immediate Start
We are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 2 Driver to work with a local authority waste collection team covering Kettering and Wellingborough depots.
Pay & Hours
* £16.35 per hour (PAYE) or £20.79 per hour (Umbrella)
* Up to 37 hours per week (not guaranteed, but most weeks full-time)
* Start time: 06:30
* Ongoing work until at least June 2026
Depot Locations
You must be able to work from either depot depending on operational needs:
* Kettering (NN16)
* Wellingborough (NN8)
The Role
* Driving and operating a refuse collection vehicle (HGV Class 2)
* Working as part of a crew on planned routes
* Carrying out daily vehicle checks
* Ensuring safe and efficient operation at all times
* Supporting waste and recycling collections
Requirements (Essential)
* Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
* Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
* Previous experience in waste/refuse or similar driving role preferred
* Able to work early starts and as part of a team
* Flexible to work across both depots
Compliance
* DVLA check required
* Right to work in the UK
What You’ll Get
* Competitive hourly rate
* Ongoing local authority work
* Weekly pay
* Immediate start available
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Apply now if you’re an experienced HGV driver and available for an immediate start.
Requirements
DBS Certificate (Dated within the past 2 years) Passport or Birth Certificare Proof of Address (Dated within the past 3 months) Proof of NI If a Non-UK resident a Share Code is needed On certain sites the further checks will be required: An adverse financial credit check will need to be carried out 5 years employment history from https://www.gov.uk/get-proof-employment-history