Westwood Recruitment
Class 2 Refuse Driver
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Class 2 Refuse Collection Driver
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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Class 2 Refuse Collection Driver to join a busy growing waste management operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and professional driver looking for long-term, stable employment with excellent earning potential.
The Role
- Driving a Class 2 (C) refuse collection vehicle
- Must have 12 months experience
- Carrying daily vehicle checks and ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately
- Providing excellent customer service whilst representing the business professionally
- Working in line with all road transport legislation and health & safety procedures.
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Working Hours
- 5 days out of 7 on a rotating rota.
- 1 in every 5 weekends
- 0400 Start time
- 10-hours shifts
- Bank holiday working is required unless annual leave has been booked and approved
- 31 days holidays
Pay & Benefits
- £15ph days, £17ph nights – weekend £20ph – must work 1 in 5 weekends
- Potential performance bonus of £125 per week
- Quarterly accident bonus of £250
- ALL PAYE
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Based on a 50-hour working week, the basic annual salary is approximately £39,000, with the opportunity to earn around £45,500 per year including the full weekly performance bonus, plus any quarterly accident bonuses.
Requirements
- Valid Class 2 (C) license
- Valid Driver CPC qualification
- Digital Tachograph Card
- Previous experience driving refuse collection with front loader experience for commercial waste
- Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and road transport legislation
- No more than 6 points showing on license
- No DD, DR or IN10 endorsements
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