Class 2 Driver
Location: Tamworth
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Hours: Monday - Friday | 07:30 - 16:30 (occasional Saturdays required)
The Best Connection Tamworth are currently recruiting for a Class 2 Driver to join a family-run recycling company based in Tamworth. This is a full-time role involving the collection and transportation of waste materials, supporting environmental and recycling operations.
Job Role
As a Class 2 Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient collection and transport of waste in line with customer requirements. Loads may include loose, bailed, or skip-contained materials.
Key Responsibilities
* Driving bin trucks and skip trucks
* Carrying out daily/weekly vehicle checks in line with company policy
* Recording and reporting vehicle defects
* Completing collection and delivery targets
* Ensuring full compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations
* Maintaining accurate written and electronic records
* Keeping the vehicle clean and presentable
* Communicating effectively with team members and customers
* Working flexibly to meet depot requirements
* Supporting and ensuring the safety of any drivers' mates/helpers
* Participating in required training
Requirements
* Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
* CPC and Tacho card
* Maximum of 3 points on licence
* Previous HGV driving experience (waste or similar industry preferred)
* Good knowledge of vehicle safety and maintenance
* Strong communication and organisational skills
Benefits of Working with The Best Connection
* Weekly pay - every Friday
* Online payslips
* Pension contribution
* Ongoing temporary assignment
* 28 days paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays)
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.