HGV Class 2 Driver - Waste & Recycling

Greater Belfast Area & Surrounding Locations
£15.50 per hour
Monday to Friday | 7:30am - 5:00pm (42.5 hours per week)

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for multiple HGV Class 2 (Category C) Drivers to join a well-established waste and recycling operation across several sites in the Greater Belfast area and surrounding regions.
This is an excellent opportunity for drivers looking for secure, long-term work within a growing and essential industry.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out scheduled and ad-hoc waste collections, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with transport and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating HGV Class 2 vehicles to complete daily collection routes
• Carrying out pre-use and post-use vehicle checks
• Ensuring safe loading, transportation and tipping of waste materials
• Completing route sheets, delivery notes and digital records accurately
• Reporting vehicle defects and maintaining vehicle cleanliness
• Carrying out collections from commercial and industrial sites
• Supporting manual and mechanical loading/unloading activities
• Using equipment such as tail lifts, pallet trucks and handling aids
• Sorting and segregating waste in line with regulations
• Adhering to driver hours, tachograph and health & safety requirements
• Providing a professional and customer-focused service at all times

Requirements

Essential

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Valid CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph card
• Experience driving large goods vehicles
• Good knowledge of driver hours and transport legislation
• Strong focus on safety and compliance

Desirable

• Experience within waste, recycling or environmental services
• Experience with bin lifts, tankers or specialist collection vehicles
• ADR certification (not essential)

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling duties
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Flexible approach to working hours (overtime and occasional weekends may be required)
• Positive, can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.50 per hour
• Multiple locations available across Greater Belfast and surrounding areas
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Overtime opportunities available
• Full training and ongoing development
• PPE and uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing operation

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a new opportunity with flexibility across multiple sites, we'd love to hear from you.