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.