Refuse Driver HGV2

HGV Class 2 Driver

Location: Brentwood Essex CM13 3B

Pay: £17.78 per hour PAYE / £22.63 per hour UMB

Contract: Temporary Ongoing Contract

Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

Immediate start available following successful induction.

Opus People Solutions are recruiting for HGV Class 2 Drivers to join Brentwood Borough Council's Waste & Street Care team on an ongoing temporary basis at Warley Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Class 2 drivers seeking regular work with competitive pay rates.

Key Responsibilities

• HGV Class 2 vehicles safely and effectively across Brentwood and surrounding areas.
• Participate in the collection of domestic waste & recycling.
• Carry out vehicle checks, inspections and defect reporting.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours regulations and health and safety standards.
• Work closely with supervisors and operational teams reporting any issues.
• Maintain excellent customer service standards when interacting with the public.

What we're looking for

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• No more than six penalty points on your licence.
• Good professional driving record.
• Ability to work safely, meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Understanding of road transport legislation and health and safety requirements.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.

If you're an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.