HGV Class 2 Driver

Job details

Posted Friday 10 July 2026
Salary £18.00 - £44.00 per hour
Location Bristol
Job type Temporary
Discipline Class 2
Reference 434
Recruiter Name Natasha Nicole

HGV Class 2 Driver | Yate, Bristol

Location:
SUEZ Warmley (Kingswood Transfer Station
Carsons Road, Mangotsfield (serving the Warmley area), Bristol, BS16 9LL

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HG Recruitment is recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers on behalf of SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Limited.

Whether you're an experienced Class 2 Driver or a confident newly qualified driver, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information contact our team

Pay Rates

Newly Qualified Drivers

  • Monday-Friday: £18.00 per hour
  • Overtime (after 40 hours): £27.00 per hour
  • Saturday: £27.00 per hour
  • Sunday & Bank Holidays: £36.00 per hour

Estimated Weekly Pay (40 Hours): £720
Potential Annual Earnings: £37,440

Experienced Drivers (Minimum 12 Months Proven Class 2 Experience)

  • Monday-Friday: £22.00 per hour
  • Overtime (after 40 hours): £33.00 per hour
  • Saturday: £33.00 per hour
  • Sunday & Bank Holidays: £44.00 per hour

Estimated Weekly Pay (40 Hours): £880
Potential Annual Earnings: £45,760

The Role

Working as part of a professional waste and recycling team, you will complete residential refuse and recycling collections across the local area.

Duties

  • Residential refuse and recycling collections.
  • Work as part of a three-person crew (1 Driver & 2 Loaders).
  • Complete multi-drop collection rounds safely and efficiently.
  • Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
  • Maintain high safety and customer service standards.
  • Work independently while supporting the wider team.

Benefits

  • Monday to Friday working with optional overtime available
  • Minimum 8-hour shift guarantee (average 10-hour shifts)
  • Consistent ongoing work with Temp to Perm opportunities
  • Premium overtime, weekend and Bank Holiday pay rates
  • Pension scheme
  • Ongoing driver training, CPC support and career development
  • Driver portal and mobile app for payslips, holidays and assignment information
  • Dedicated 24/7 Operations team, Driver Mentor and Mental Health First Aider support

Assessments & Inductions

Regular assessments and inductions take place:

  • Saturday – 08:00
  • Monday – 08:00
  • Tuesday – 08:00
  • Wednesday – 08:00

Immediate starts available following a successful assessment and induction.

Requirements

  • Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence
  • Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
  • Maximum 6 penalty points (minor endorsements only)
  • Good understanding of Driver's Hours and Working Time Regulations
  • Reliable, safety-focused and customer friendly
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication skills with a flexible, can-do attitude

Newly Qualified Class 2 Drivers are welcome to apply, provided you are confident completing blind-side reversing manoeuvres safely.

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