HGV 2 Refuse driver/loader

Job description

Location: Brentwood, Essex CM13 Pay: £17.78 per hour PAYE Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am3:30pm Contract: Temporary, ongoing - could become perm for the right canidate Start: ASAP

We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver / Loader to join a busy waste and recycling team in Brentwood.
This is an ongoing temporary position offering regular Monday-to-Friday work and daytime hours.

## The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Driving an HGV Class 2 refuse collection vehicle on scheduled routes.
• Collecting household waste and recycling across the local area.
• Assisting with loading refuse and recycling when required.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects.
• Working safely and efficiently as part of a refuse collection crew.
• Following allocated routes and completing collections within scheduled times.
• Providing a professional service when dealing with members of the public.

## Requirements

You will need:

A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence. Valid Driver CPC. Valid Digital Tachograph Card. Previous HGV driving experience. A good understanding of driver and road safety requirements. To be comfortable undertaking a physically active role, including loading duties. A reliable and flexible approach to work.

Previous refuse, recycling or waste collection experience would be advantageous but is not essential. £17\.78 per hour PAYE \| MondayFriday \| 7:30am3:30pm

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Brentwood

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£34,242 Per Month

Published at

25-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English