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
1. Operating HGV Class 2 vehicles to complete daily collection routes
2. Carrying out pre-use and post-use vehicle checks
3. Ensuring safe loading, transportation and tipping of waste materials
4. Completing route sheets, delivery notes and digital records accurately
5. Reporting vehicle defects and maintaining vehicle cleanliness
6. Carrying out collections from commercial and industrial sites
7. Supporting manual and mechanical loading/unloading activities
8. Using equipment such as tail lifts, pallet trucks and handling aids
9. Sorting and segregating waste in line with regulations
10. Adhering to driver hours, tachograph and health & safety requirements
11. Providing a professional and customer-focused service at all times
Requirements
Essential
12. Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
13. Valid CPC qualification
14. Digital Tachograph card
15. Experience driving large goods vehicles
16. Good knowledge of driver hours and transport legislation
17. Strong focus on safety and compliance
Desirable
18. Experience within waste, recycling or environmental services
19. Experience with bin lifts, tankers or specialist collection vehicles
20. ADR certification (not essential)
What We're Looking For
21. Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
22. Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
23. Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling duties
24. Strong communication and customer service skills
25. Flexible approach to working hours (overtime and occasional weekends may be required)
26. Positive, can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment
What's on Offer
27. Competitive hourly rate of £15.50 per hour
28. Multiple locations available across Greater Belfast and surrounding areas
29. Monday to Friday working pattern
30. Overtime opportunities available
31. Full training and ongoing development
32. PPE and uniform provided
33. Free on-site parking
34. 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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